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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability: Lively, pleasant; shy inititially and then once familiar will bond with people.
Captive Status: Almost unknown in captivity.
Longevity: Not available
Housing: Planted aviary 2.5 x 1.0 x 2m (8.2 x 3.3 x 6.5 ft) outside; inside very spacious enclosure with room to fly.
Enrichment: Provide plenty of bird-safe wood chewables (fir, pine, elder and willow) branches. Also heat sterilized pine cones, wooden block toys and vegetable tanned leather toys.
Nest Box Size: Nest log 12cm x 30cm (4.7" x 11.7").
Clutch Size: About 3
Incubation Time: Not available
Fledging Age: Not available
Hatch Weight: Not available
Peak Weight: Not available
Weaning Weight: Not available
More Info Sites: http://www.answers.com/topic/hanging-parrot
http://www.avianweb.com/hangingparrots.htm