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Turquoise Parrot  (Neophema pulchella)

Also Known As: Turquoise Grass-Parakeet, Turquoisine Parrot or Grass-Parakeet, Beautiful Parrot or Grass-Parakeet, Chestnut-shouldered Parrot or Grass-Parakeet, Chestnut-winged Parrot or Grass-Parakeet, Red-shouldered Parrot or Grass-Parakeet, Grass Parrot
 
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Turquoise Parrot perched

Credit: (c) Tom Turrant | http://www.aviceda.org/abid/
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Quiet, melodic bird. May be housed with other small parrot and finch species. Not generally susceptible to stress. Will become accustomed to keeper fairly rapidly.

Captive Status:
Very common

Longevity:
10-15yrs

Housing:
Walk-in enclosure, minimum length 2 to 2.5m (6.5-8.2 ft).

Enrichment:
Provide bird-safe, unsprayed flowering, fir, pine or willow branches, swings, ropes and ladders; wooden block or vegetable tanned leather toys, puzzle/foraging toys. Also provide overhead misters or shallow water bowls for bathing.

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:
Probably 3g (0.1 oz), as in Scarlet-chested Parrot (Neophema splendida)

Peak Weight:
Probably 34g (1.2 oz) as in Scarlet-chested Parrot (Neophema splendida)

Weaning Weight:
Probably 33g (1.1 oz), as in Scarlet-chested Parrot (Neophema splendida)

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

More Info Sites:
http://www.birdcare.com.au/turquoise_parrot.htm

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