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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Active and playful; fairly high noise level. New birds sensitive to cold; should be kept at least 20C (68 F). It is recommended that this species be kept in pairs.

Captive Status:
Rare

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Aviary or suspended cage with well drained, tile surrounded floor.

Enrichment:
Not available

Nest Box Size:
Diagonal nestbox 40cm x 20cm x 30cm (16 x 8 x 12 in).

Clutch Size:
2

Incubation Time:
26 days

Fledging Age:
About 11 weeks.

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.lorikeets.com/

Captive Projects:
European Studbook 2005 http://www.quantum-conservation.org/ESB/PURPLE-NAPED%20LORY.html

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E028.htm&Pic=028_1.JPG,br>
http://www.birdcare.com.au/purple_naped_lory.htm

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