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Mallee Ringneck Parrot  (Barnardius barnardi)

Also Known As: Mallee Parrot, Barnard's Parakeet, Buln Buln, Bulla Bulla, Scrub Parrot, Cloncurry Parrot (B.b. macgillivrayi); Australian Ringneck Parrot
 
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Mallee Ringneck Parakeet

Credit: (c) Tom Tarrant | http://www.aviceda.org/abid/
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Initially a shy and nervous bird; soon becomes acclimatized to keeper. Pairing with a mate should be done when both birds are young, as adults often will not live harmoniously. Aggressive to other parrots.

Captive Status:
More common in Europe and Australia; less so in UK or US.

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Walk-in enclosure, minimum length 4.5m (14.7 ft). Metal construction recommended.

Enrichment:
Vigorous chewer so include bird-safe, unsprayed flowering, fir, pine,elder and willow branches in flight; vegetable tanned leather chew toys, wooden chew toys, heat sterilized pine cones.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 8" x 8" x 24" (20.3cm x 20.3cm x 61cm).

Clutch Size:
4-6

Incubation Time:
20 days

Fledging Age:
5 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.birds.org.au/

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E122.htm&Pic=122_1.JPG

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