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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability: More social with other members of its genus (Fig Parrots) than with people. Easily startled. Prefers large aviary with groups of its own kind. Fairly quiet parrot.
Captive Status: Rare
Longevity: Not available
Housing: Walk-in enclosure, minimum length 2.1m (7 ft). Planted if possible.
Enrichment: Provide planted aviary. Also provide lots of bird-safe branches and browse for the parrots to chew on. Bathing areas are enjoyed.
Nest Box Size: Nest log 4" (10.1cm) wide x 10" (25.4cm) high.
Clutch Size: 2
Incubation Time: 18-21 days
Fledging Age: 5.5-7.5 weeks
Hatch Weight: Not recorded, but probably similar to that of Red-browed Fig Parrot at 3.0-3.5g (0.1-0.12 oz)
Peak Weight: Not recorded, but probably similar to that of Red-browed Fig Parrot at 36.5g (1.3 oz)
Weaning Weight: Not recorded, but probably similar to that of Red-browed Fig Parrot at 32.0-35.0g (1.1-1.2 oz)
More Info Sites: http://www.parrotchronicles.com/summer2002/speciesspotlight.htm
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E083.htm&Pic=083_1.JPG