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Orange-fronted Parakeet  (Cyanoramphus malherbi)

Also Known As: Orange-fronted Kakariki
 
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Orange-fronted Parakeet (Cyanoramphus malherbi) perched.

Credit: © Jack van Hal | New Zealand Department of Conservation
 
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Parrots as Pets
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Gregarious, active, good in colony setting, quiet.

Captive Status:
Not usually found in captivity as pets. Small captive breeding programme established in 2003.

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
3.5 x 1 x 2m (11.5 x 3.3 x 6.5 ft) enclosure.

Enrichment:
Not available

Nest Box Size:
8" x 8" x 14" (20.3cm x 20.3cm x 35.6cm) vertical box.

Clutch Size:
5-10

Incubation Time:
21 days

Fledging Age:
5-6 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.kakariki.net/

Captive Projects:
http://www.wildnz.org/

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E138.htm&Pic=138_1.JPG

http://terranature.org/criticallyEndangeredBirds.htm