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Palm Lorikeet  (Charmosyna palmarum)

Also Known As: Green Palm Lorikeet, Vanuatu Lorikeet
 
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Credit: (c) Steve Milpacher
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Active, fairly quiet bird; pleasant nature. Pairs very bonded. Birds susceptible to disease and sudden mortality. Colony housing possible with own species. Strict hygiene required due to mainly liquid diet.

Captive Status:
Rarely found in aviculture.

Longevity:
Unknown

Housing:
Enclosure, easily cleaned, 2.5 x 1 x 2m (8 x 3 x 6 ft). Minimum temperature 20C (68F), not less than 24C (75F) during acclimatisation.

Enrichment:
Unknown

Nest Box Size:
Box 20 x 20 x 40cm (10 x 10 x 20 in).

Clutch Size:
Probably 2

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.avianweb.com/palmlorikeets.html

http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E039.htm&Pic=039_1.JPG%0A&Search=&Lang=

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