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Scarlet-chested Parrot (Neophema splendida)
Also Known As: Scarlet-chested Grass-Parakeet, Scarlet-breasted Parrot or Grass-Parakeet, Splendid Parrot or Grass-Parakeet
Scarlet-chested or Splendid Parakeet
Credit: (c) Susan Flashman | License: Fotolia
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:Quiet; has melodic, pleasing voice. May be housed with smaller birds. Shy at first, then becomes accustomed to keeper. Susceptible to cold.
Captive Status:
Quite common, particularly in Australia.
Longevity:
10yrs
Housing:
Walk-in enclosure, minimum length 2.1m (7 ft), or indoor aviary minimum length 1.8m (6 ft).
Enrichment:
Provide bowls for bathing; if possible provide dirt or soil for the birds to scratch around in (they are ground feeders in the wild), foraging toys/bird-safe branches.
Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 6" x 6" x 12" (15.2cm x 15.2cm x 30.5cm).
Clutch Size:
4-6
Incubation Time:
18-19 days
Fledging Age:
4-5 weeks
Hatch Weight:
3g (0.1 oz)
Peak Weight:
33g (1.1 oz)
Weaning Weight:
30-35g (1-1.2 oz)
Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.birds.org.au/cgi-bin/articles.pl?Scarletchestedparrot
More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E148.htm&Pic=148_1.JPG
http://www.birdcare.com.au/scarlet_chested_parrot.htm
http://www.avianweb.com/scarletchestedparakeets.html
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