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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Quiet but playful. Seems susceptible to cold. Prone to obesity.

Captive Status:
Not found outside Australia; limited breeding in Australia.

Longevity:
Up to 10yrs.

Housing:
Aviary with well-drained, concrete or tiled floor, sloping toward an outlet hole, or suspended enclosure over same.

Enrichment:
Enjoys large, planted aviary if possible, (not vigorous chewers); also enjoys bathing so provide overhead misters or shallow water bowls. Provide bird-safe, unsprayed flowering branches to enhance foraging.

Nest Box Size:
Diagonal box 6" x 12" x 6" (15.2cm x 30.5cm x 15.2cm).

Clutch Size:
3-5

Incubation Time:
22 days

Fledging Age:
6-7 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.lorikeets.com/

More Info Sites:
http://www.birdhealth.com.au/bird/lorikeets/lorikeets.html

http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E019.htm&Pic=019_1.JPG

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