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Red-fronted Lorikeet  (Charmosyna rubronotata)

Also Known As: Red-spotted Lorikeet, Red-rumped Lorikeet
 
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Male red-fronted Lorikeet, Biak Island near Geelvink Bay, Indonesia

Credit: (c) Mehd Halaouate | http://www.indonesien.nu/indonesieneng/index.shtml
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Very lively and consistently active parrot. Fairly loud voice. New birds very susceptible to disease and stress. Strict hygiene required due to mainly liquid diet.

Captive Status:
Uncommon

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Enclosure 6' x 3' x 6' (2.3 x 1.1 x 2.3m) with well drained, tiled or concrete floor, or indoor cage 4' (1.5m) long with same.

Enrichment:
Enjoys bathing so provide overhead misters or shallow bowls of water. Also avid chewers so provide bird-safe, unsprayed flowering, fir, willow, elder or pine branches; wooden or vegetable tanned leather toys, easily cleaned; heat sterilized pine cones.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 7" x 7" x 15" (17.8cm x 17.8cm x 38.1cm).

Clutch Size:
2

Incubation Time:
23 days

Fledging Age:
7 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

http://www.lorikeets.com/

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E045.htm&Pic=045_1.JPG