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Sula Hanging Parrot  (Loriculus sclateri)

Also Known As: Golden-backed Hanging Parrot, Sclater's Hanging Parrot
 
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Parrots as Pets
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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