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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Recommended as colony bird, passive in behaviour, quiet; prefers planted aviary. Prone to obesity.

Captive Status:
Somewhat common in Australia, not so elsewhere.

Longevity:
About 12 yrs.

Housing:
Walk-in aviary, minimum length 3m (9.8 ft). Prefers plants.

Enrichment:
Planted aviary with many bird safe wood and leaf types, planted seeding grasses where possible, areas for bathing.

Nest Box Size:
12 x 12 x 25cm box (5" x 5" x 10").

Clutch Size:
4 or 5

Incubation Time:
18-19 days

Fledging Age:
4.5 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Captive Projects:
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~avicons/threatenedspecies.html

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E145.htm&Pic=145_1.JPG

http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/finder/display.cfm?id=274

http://www.parrotsociety.org.au/articles/art_046.htm

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