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Horned Parakeet  (Eunymphicus cornutus)

Also Known As: Crested Parakeet, Ouvea Parakeet (E.c. uvaeensis)
 
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Horned Parakeet (Eunymphicus cornutus)

Credit: © Jonker/Innemee Araproject | http://www.araproject.nl
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Active and intelligent birds, with a great sense of curiosity.

Captive Status:
Rare

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Walk-in enclosure minimum length 4.5m (14.7 ft).

Enrichment:
Provide overhead misters or shallow bathing bowls, puzzle/foraging toys, swings, ladders, ropes, noise makers and bird-safe chewable wood or vegetable tanned leather toys. Place multiple perches throughout spacious aviary.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 8" x 8" x 18" (20.3cm x 20.3cm x 45.7cm).

Clutch Size:
3-4

Incubation Time:
22 days

Fledging Age:
5 weeks

Hatch Weight:
6g (0.2 oz)

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

More Info Sites:
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