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Moluccan Hanging Parrot (Loriculus amabilis)
Also Known As: Halmahera Hanging Parrot
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Credit: (c) Steve Milpacher
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:Lively, pleasant parrot; fairly shy. May co-exist in same aviary with small finches. May be susceptible to fungal infections.
Captive Status:
Not well known.
Longevity:
Not available
Housing:
2.5 x 1.0 x 2.0m (8.2 x 3.3 x 6.5 ft) aviary (planted if possible) or spacious indoor enclosure.
Enrichment:
Provide birdsafe branches (fir, pine, elder, willow) for chewing; keep in small flocks.
Nest Box Size:
Nest log
Clutch Size:
Possibly up to 3.
Incubation Time:
Assume 20 days, as in other Hanging parrots.
Fledging Age:
Assume 5 weeks, as in other Hanging parrots.
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=E183.htm&Pic=183_1.JPG
http://www.avianweb.com/hangingparrots.htm
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