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Lesser Vasa Parrot  (Coracopsis nigra)

Also Known As: Black Parrot, Bang's Black Parrot (C.n. libs), Seychelles Black Parrot (C.n. barklyi)
 
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Wild Lesser Vasa Parrot perched on branch, Seychelles

Credit: (c) Giuliano Gerra and Silvio Sommazzi | http://www.justbirds.org/home.htm
 
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Parrots as Pets
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Very curious, playful; but can be inconsistent in behaviour towards people (ie either shy or gregarious). Are known to make odd noises.

Captive Status:
Rarely seen

Longevity:
Not available

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

Enrichment:
See: Article "Lesser and Greater Vasa Parrots," by Dave Blynn, reprinted from Bird Talk magazine, Oct. 1992, Canadian Bird Symposium http://www.silvio-co.com/cps/articles/1992/1992blynn1.htm


Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 12" x 12" x 36" (30.5cm x 30.5cm x 91.5cm).

Clutch Size:
3 to 5

Incubation Time:
14 days

Fledging Age:
5-6 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.africanbirdclub.org/

Captive Projects:
http://www.cstwp.co.uk/vasa.html

More Info Sites:
http://www.silvio-co.com/cps/articles/1992/1992blynn1.htm

http://parrotisland.mainsecureserver.com/catalog/article_info.php?articles_id=59&osCsid=632a5f82c3367f11fbca261399035f3c

http://www.avianweb.com/vasaparrots.htm

http://www.avianweb.com/lesservasaparrots.html