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Superb Parrot  (Polytelis swainsonii)

Also Known As: Barraband's Parrot or Parakeet, Scarlet-breasted Parrot, Green Leek
 
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Adult Male Superb or Barraband’s Parakeet

Credit: (c) Susan Flashman | License: Fotolia
 
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Parrots as Pets
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Quiet, relatively non-aggressive to other birds, and highly social.

Captive Status:
Fairly common

Longevity:
25+ yrs

Housing:
Walk-in aviary, minimum length 3m (6.5 ft).

Enrichment:
Socialization, bathing; different sized bird- safe perches and branches to chew, made of fir, pine, willow or elder; vegetable tanned leather toys, puzzle toys, foraging toys.

Nest Box Size:
Nest log 20cm (7.8") in diameter, or nest box 20cm x 20cm x 60xm (7.8" x 7.8" x 23").

Clutch Size:
4 to 6

Incubation Time:
20 days

Fledging Age:
5 weeks

Hatch Weight:
5g (0.2 oz)

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.birds.org.au/

More Info Sites:
http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt2897.html

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

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