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Red Shining Parrot  (Prosopeia tabuensis)

Also Known As: Red-breasted Musk Parrot, Maroon Musk Parrot, Maroon Parrot, Crimson Shining Parrot, Kadavu Shining Parrot (P.t. splendens)
 
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Close up of Red Shining Parrot

Credit: © Dr. Paddy Ryan | http://www.ryanphotographic.com/
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Quiet, becoming more vocal towards dusk. May learn to talk.

Captive Status:
Very rare

Longevity:
Not available

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

Enrichment:
Enjoys bathing, so provide overhead misters or shallow water bowls; bird-safe fresh branches with flowers, also fir, willow and pine branches; chew toys. Enjoys flying, provide lots of space in aviary.

Nest Box Size:
12" x 12" x 40" (30.5cm x 30.5cm x 101.6cm) vertical box.

Clutch Size:
1 to 4

Incubation Time:
24-25 days

Fledging Age:
8 weeks

Hatch Weight:
13g (0.45 oz)

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E110.htm&Pic=110_1.JPG

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