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Red-cheeked Parrot  (Geoffroyus geoffroyi)

Also Known As: Geoffroy's Parrot
 
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Male Red-cheeked Parrot (Geoffroyus geoffroyi minor) feeding on flowering tree

Credit: (c) Mehd Halaouate | http://www.indonesien.nu/indonesieneng/index.shtml
 
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Parrots as Pets
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Quiet, passive parrot. Extremely susceptible to stress and disease; may suddenly die for no apparent reason. Seldom lives for very long in captivity.

Captive Status:
Virtually unknown in aviculture.

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Aviary at least 2.5 x 1 x 2m (8.2 x 3.3 x 6.5 ft). Minimum temperature 24C (75 F).

Enrichment:
Not available

Nest Box Size:
Not available

Clutch Size:
2-4

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.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E094.htm&Pic=094_1.JPG

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