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Green Rosella  (Platycercus caledonicus)

Also Known As: Tasmanian Rosella, Yellow-bellied Parrot or Parakeet, Yellow-breasted Parrot, Green Parrot, Mountain Parrot, Tasman Parrot
 
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Green Rosella foraging

Credit: © Arthur Grosset | http://www.arthurgrosset.com
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Generally gentle in behaviour; medium noise. Hardy once acclimatised.

Captive Status:
Not common

Longevity:
About 10-15 yrs.

Housing:
Walk in aviary, minimum length 4.5m (14.7 ft).

Enrichment:
Seeding grasses for foraging; also bathing and access to bird safe wood and wood toys. Melaleuca branches where available.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box or log 10-12" (25.4cm x 30.5cm) wide x 16-24" (40.6cm x 61cm) long.

Clutch Size:
4 or 5

Incubation Time:
20 days

Fledging Age:
5 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E123.htm&Pic=123_1.JPG

http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/finder/display.cfm?id=266

http://www.birdcare.com.au/green_rosella.htm