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Orange-cheeked Parrot  (Pionopsitta barrabandi)

Also Known As: Barraband's Parrot
 
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Orange-cheeked Parrot perching

Credit: © Robert Scanlon | http://www.pbase.com/rsscanlon
 
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Parrots as Pets
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Shy, but becomes accustomed to keeper. Quiet and calm bird.

Captive Status:
Probably not kept outside Brazil.

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Enclosure or aviary at least 3 x 2 x 2m (9.8 x 6.5 x 6.5 ft), minimum temperature 20C (68F).

Enrichment:
Provide bathing bowls or mist regularly; provide non-toxic, unsprayed flowering branches for chewing.

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

Clutch Size:
Not available

Incubation Time:
Not available

Fledging Age:
Not available

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=E299.htm&Pic=299_1.JPG

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