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Goldie's Lorikeet  (Psitteuteles goldiei)

Also Known As: Red-capped Streaked Lory
 
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Profile of pair of Goldie’s Lorikeets

Credit: (c) Sam Williams
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Fairly quiet, may learn to mimic, mostly non-aggressive to other parrots. Appear to be not as messy as other lories and lorikeets.

Captive Status:
Fairly common

Longevity:
12-15 yrs

Housing:
Enclosure with well drained tile or concrete floor, 1.2m (4 ft) minimum length.

Enrichment:
Provide regular baths, provide browse and foliage for playing and hiding in, not chewing; provide swings, ladders and ropes.

Nest Box Size:
Diagonal roosting and nest box 6" x 12" x 6" (15cm x 30.5cm x 15cm).

Clutch Size:
2

Incubation Time:
23 days

Fledging Age:
8 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
52g (1.8 oz)

Weaning Weight:
45g (1.6 oz)

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.loriinae.com/

American Lory Society, Box 490302, Lawrenceville, GA, 30049.

More Info Sites:
http://www.loriinae.com/spgoldies.html

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