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Northern Rosella  (Platycercus venustus)

Also Known As: Brown's Rosella or Parakeet, Smutty Rosella or Parakeet
 
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Northern Rosella, Edith Falls, Northern Territory

Credit: © Ian Montgomery | http://birdway.com.au
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Fairly quiet, fairly shy, active however incompatible with other birds.

Captive Status:
Not common, even in Australian aviculture.

Longevity:
Probably between 4-12 yrs.

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

Enrichment:
Bathing, chew items (bird safe wood, vegetable tanned leather), swings, knotted ropes, ladders, noise makers (bells, etc).

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

Clutch Size:
2-4

Incubation Time:
20 days

Fledging Age:
5 weeks

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=E129.htm&Pic=129_1.JPG

http://www.featherdale.com.au/featherdale/featherdale.ns4/Animals/Northern+Rosella

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

http://www.birdcare.com.au/rosellas.htm