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Purple-bellied Lory  (Lorius hypoinochrous)

Also Known As: Eastern Black-capped Lory, Louisade Lory
 
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Purple-bellied or Eastern Black-capped Lory, Kavieng, Papua New Guinea

Credit: © Trudy Smith
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Active lory with moderate voice. New birds susceptible to stress and disease, more hardy once acclimatised.

Captive Status:
Not usually seen in aviculture.

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Aviary or suspended enclosure with well-drained concrete floor and tiled surround.

Enrichment:
Not available

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 30cm x 30cm x 60cm (12 x 12 x 24 in).

Clutch Size:
2

Incubation Time:
Probably 25-26 days.

Fledging Age:
Probably 11 weeks.

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.kcbbs.gen.nz/lori/ar/lories.html

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E024.htm&Pic=024_1.JPG
http://www.avianweb.com/purplebelliedlory.html