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Orange-fronted Hanging Parrot  (Loriculus aurantiifrons)

Also Known As: Golden-fronted Hanging Parrot, Misool Hanging Parrot, Papuan Hanging Parrot, Bat Lorikeet
 
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Two Orange-fronted Hanging Parrots. This is the only known photograph of this species. West Papua New Guinea

Credit: (c) Mehd Halaouate | http://www.indonesien.nu/indonesieneng/index.shtml
 
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Parrots as Pets
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Lively and active. Pleasant, with a quiet, melodic voice. Quite shy. Extremely susceptible to incorrect diet and stress. Good hygiene practices necessary.

Captive Status:
Extremely rare

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Aviary indoors 2.5 x 1 x 2m (8.2 x 3.3 x 6.5 ft), new birds no less than 25C (77 F).

Enrichment:
Provide plenty of bird-safe, unsprayed flowering branches.

Nest Box Size:
Not available

Clutch Size:
4

Incubation Time:
Not available

Fledging Age:
Not available

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.geocities.com/hpfpic/

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E187.htm&Pic=187_1.JPG

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