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Little Lorikeet  (Glossopsitta pusilla)

Also Known As: Little Lory, Red-faced Lorikeet, Red-faced Lory, Little Keet, Green Keet, Green Parakeet, Green Leek, Jerryang, Gizzie, Slit
 
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Little Lorikeet perching

Credit: (c) Tom Tarrant | http://www.aviceda.org/abid/
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Gentle; may be housed with other non-aggressive species. Strict hygiene is necessary due to the mainly liquid diet. Susceptible to infection. Keep in environment no lower than 20C.

Captive Status:
Unknown outside Australia since 1959.

Longevity:
15-20yrs

Housing:
Aviary with drained, sloping concrete floor, or suspended enclosure over concrete floor.

Enrichment:
Bathing enjoyed and necessary because of liquid diet. Also provide puzzle/foraging toys, washable non-toxic plastic toys, noise makers, ladders, swings and ropes.

Nest Box Size:
Diagonal box 12" x 6" x 7" (30.5cm x 15.2cm x 17.8cm).

Clutch Size:
3-5

Incubation Time:
20 days

Fledging Age:
6 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

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

More Info Sites:
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