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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Not available

Captive Status:
Rare

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Walk-in aviary, minimum length 4.5m (14.7 ft).

Enrichment:
Sterilized pine cones, other wood chewables such as fir, pine, willow and elder branches, wood block toys, vegetable tanned leather toys. Also enjoys bathing, so provide overhead misters or shallow water bowls.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 12" x 12" x 24" (30.5cm x 30.5cm x 61cm).

Clutch Size:
2 to 4

Incubation Time:
26-28 days

Fledging Age:
8-9 weeks

Hatch Weight:
11g (0.4 oz)

Peak Weight:
295g (10.3 oz)

Weaning Weight:
260-280g (9.1-9.8 oz)

Captive Projects:
http://www.phoenixzoo.org/learn/conservation_efforts_detail.aspx?ARTICLE_ID=100097

http://www.eco-index.org/search/results.cfm?ProjectID=198

http://www.hersheypa.com/attractions/zooAmerica/conservation

More Info Sites:
http://www.aza.org/Publications/2002/12/Dec2002SigEffortsExhibits.pdf