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Red-winged Parrot (Aprosmictus erythropterus)
Also Known As: Crimson-winged Parrot, Red-winged or Crimson-winged Lory, Blood-winged Parrot, King Parrot, Red-wing, Crimson-wing
Red-winged Parrot, male, Bluewater, North Queensland
Credit: © Ian Montgomery | http://birdway.com.au
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:Active, acrobatic; require a large aviary with a lot of perches. Male may be aggressive to female. Fairly quiet and shy.
Captive Status:
Fairly common in Australia, less so elsewhere.
Longevity:
30-50yrs
Housing:
Walk-in enclosure, minimum length 3m (9.8 ft).
Enrichment:
Provide as big an aviary as possible, with many perches and fresh branches for chewing; provide water bowls for bathing. This species is acrobatic so also supply swings, different sized perches and ladders for climbing.
Nest Box Size:
Nest log or deep vertical box with inside diameter of 11-12" (28-30.5cm).
Clutch Size:
3-6
Incubation Time:
21 days
Fledging Age:
5-6 weeks
Hatch Weight:
8g (0.3 oz)
Peak Weight:
Not available
Weaning Weight:
Not available
Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.birds.org.au/
More Info Sites:
http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt1116.html
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E115.htm&Pic=115_1.JPG
http://www.birdcare.com.au/red_winged_parrot.htm
http://www.avianweb.com/aprosmictus.htm
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