Home > All About Parrots > Parrot Encyclopedia > Parrot Profile

|

Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Active and social; not very loud in voice. May be housed with others of its species.

Captive Status:
Fairly common.

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Aviary size 3 x 1 x 2m (9.8 x 3.3 x 6.5 ft) with well drained, tiled or concrete floor, or indoor enclosure 1.2m (4 ft) minimum length in tiled room.

Enrichment:
Provide swings, ropes and ladders; chewables such as: heat sterilized pine cones, wooden and vegetable tanned leather toys, foraging/puzzle toys. Also require frequent bathing so provide overhead misters and shallow water bowls.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 10" x 10" x 24" (25.4cm x 25.4cm x 61cm).

Clutch Size:
3

Incubation Time:
23 days

Fledging Age:
8 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

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

http://www.kcbbs.gen.nz/lori/ar/lories.html

More Info Sites:
http://www.birdcare.com.au/perfect_lorikeet.htm

http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E018.htm&Pic=018_1.JPG

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