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Scaly-breasted Lorikeet  (Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus)

Also Known As: Green-and-gold Lorikeet, Greenie, Green Lorikeet, Scaly-breasted Lory, Green and Yellow Lorikeet, Green Keet, Green Parrot, Green Leek
 
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Scaly-breasted Lorikeet

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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Gregarious, playful, noisy; a bit messy due to nectar-based diet.

Captive Status:
Rare outside Australia; small number in US and UK aviaries.

Longevity:
20-25 yrs

Housing:
Enclosure with drain in floor, or suspended cage over tiled or concrete floor.

Enrichment:
Boisterous, so needs space to move around; enjoys bathing, so provide overhead misters or shallow water bowls; if in tropical area provide eucalypt branches.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box, 20cm x 20cm x 50cm (7.8" x 7.8" x 19.5").

Clutch Size:
2 to 3

Incubation Time:
22 days

Fledging Age:
8 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
American Lory Society Box 490302 Lawrenceville, GA 30049

More Info Sites:
http://www.birdhealth.com.au/bird/lorikeets/lorikeets.html

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

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