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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Fairly quiet. Has melodic voice. Gentle bird that can be housed with other non-aggressive species outside the breeding season. Has difficulty acclimatizing to new surroundings; extremely susceptible to disease and stress. May initially refuse food. This is partially solved by placing the food as high up as possible, clearly visible to the bird.

Captive Status:
Rare

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Walk-in, planted enclosure, minimum length 3m (9.8 ft).

Enrichment:
Provide as large an aviary as possible, planted, so this bird may have privacy and security. Fares better with other birds present; is more active and lively. Provide loose, bird-safe, unsprayed chewable branches (flowering, fir, pine, elder or willow).

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

Clutch Size:
4

Incubation Time:
Probably about 29 days.

Fledging Age:
55-56 days

Hatch Weight:
7g (0.2 oz)

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E343.htm&Pic=343_1.JPG

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