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Red-capped Parrot  (Purpureicephalus spurius)

Also Known As: Pileated Parrot or Parakeet, King Parrot, Western King Parrot, Western Australian King Parrot, Hookbill
 
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Red-capped Parrot, male, Augusta, Western Australia

Credit: (c) Ian Montgomery | http://birdway.com.au
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
A shy and nervous bird. Should not be housed with aggressive species. May be noisy, particularly first thing in the morning.

Captive Status:
Not common

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Walk-in enclosure, minimum length 4.5m (14.7 ft).

Enrichment:
Enjoys bathing, so provide overhead spray misters or bowls of water. Vigorous chewer, so provide bird-safe, non-sprayed branches of pine, fir and others, heat sterilized pine cones, vegetable tanned leather toys and wood block toys.

Nest Box Size:
Diagonal box 7" x 7" x 28" (17.8cm x 17.8cm x 71.1cm).

Clutch Size:
4-7

Incubation Time:
20 days

Fledging Age:
5 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E120.htm&Pic=120_1.JPG

http://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/MU9960240.htm

http://www.birdcare.com.au/red_capped_parrot.htm

http://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/MU9960240.htm

http://www.parrotsociety.org.au/images/magazinelinks/PSOA_MAR_APRIL_2005%20L.pdf