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Green-rumped Hanging Parrot (Loriculus tener)
Also Known As: Bismarck Hanging Parrot, Green-fronted Hanging Parrot
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Not Available
Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:Lively, pleasant, melodic birds. Are messy, due to liquid in diet. Unfortunately losses in captivity have occurred due to insufficient hygiene and the wrong diet.
Captive Status:
Not usually found in captivity.
Longevity:
Not available
Housing:
Planted aviary, 2.5 x 1 x 2m (8.2 x 3.3 x 6.5 ft); if outdoors provide enclosed shelter. Ensure plants are easy-to-clean.
Enrichment:
Provide bird-safe (unsprayed and non-toxic) branches with blossoms. May be kept in groups, if in larger aviary. Provide shallow dish for frequent bathing.
Nest Box Size:
Not available
Clutch Size:
Assume 3 or 4, as with other Loriculus sp.
Incubation Time:
Assume 20 days, as with other Loriculus sp.
Fledging Age:
About 5 weeks, as with other Loriculus sp.
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=E187.htm&Pic=187_1.JPG
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