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Sangihe Hanging Parrot  (Loriculus catamene)

Also Known As: Sangir Hanging Parrot
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Quiet, lively, pleasant and quite shy; may be housed with others including finches.

Captive Status:
Not usually found.

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Planted aviary, 2.5 x 1 x 2m (8.2 x 3.3 x 6.5 ft), or spacious bird-room enclosure, with concrete floor and drain if possible, for ease of cleaning.

Enrichment:
Unsprayed fruit-tree branches with blossoms, also willow and elder branches; shallow bowls of water for daily bathing.

Nest Box Size:
Nest log 5" x 12" (12.7cm x 30.5cm)

Clutch Size:
2 (in wild)

Incubation Time:
Possibly 20 days, as in other Loriculus sp.

Fledging Age:
5 weeks, as in other Loriculus sp.

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=E183.htm&Pic=183_1.JPG

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