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Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet  (Touit purpurata)

Also Known As: Guiana Parrotlet
 
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Credit: (c) Steve Milpacher
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Quiet, shy bird. Difficult to maintain in captivity, with sudden mortalities occuring without known cause.

Captive Status:
Not generally found in captivity.

Longevity:
Not

Housing:
Tall, planted aviary, minimum temperature 20C (68F).

Enrichment:
Provide lots of browse and plantings in aviary. Provide lots of places for this bird to hide.

Nest Box Size:
Not available

Clutch Size:
3-5

Incubation Time:
Not available

Fledging Age:
Not available

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.internationalparrotletsociety.org/

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E290.htm&Pic=290_1.JPG