Print This | Tell-a-Friend



Musschenbroek's Lorikeet  (Neopsittacus musschenbroekii)

Also Known As: Yellow-billed Lorikeet, Yellow-billed Mountain Lory, Alpine Lorikeet
 
musschenbroeks_lorikeet_03

Wild pair of Yellow-billed Lorikeets preening

Credit: (c) Ron Hoff
 
photos Photos videoNot Available
 
eNewsletter SIGNUP FOR EMAIL UPDATES
Parrots as Pets
Before you acquire a pet parrot...read more »

Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
More aloof than other lorikeets. Noise level medium. Shy when approached.

Captive Status:
Rare in aviculture.

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Aviary ( 2.5 x 1 x 2m or 8.2 x 3.3 x 6.5 ft) with tiled or concrete floor with drain, or suspended enclosure over same.

Enrichment:
Vigorous chewer so provide bird-safe, unsprayed flowering, fir, willow, elder or pine branches; wooden and vegetable tanned leather toys, heat sterilized pine cones. Also provide overhead misters or shallow bowls of water for bathing.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 7" x 7" x 24" (17.8cm x 17.8cm x 61cm).

Clutch Size:
2

Incubation Time:
23 days

Fledging Age:
8 weeks

Hatch Weight:
4g (0.14 oz)

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

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

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E055.htm&Pic=055_1.JPG

http://www.birdcare.com.au/musschenbroek%27s_lorikeet.htm

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