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Vasa Parrot  (Coracopsis vasa)

Also Known As: Greater Vasa Parrot (C.v. vasa), Western Vasa Parrot (C.v. drouhardi), Comoro Vasa Parrot (C.v. comorensis)
 
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Young Greater Vasa Parrot in the wild

Credit: © P. McBride
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Very curious, playful; but can be inconsistent in behaviour towards people (ie either shy or gregarious) Are known to make odd noises.

Captive Status:
Rarely seen in captivity.

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Walk-in aviary, minimum length 7m (23 ft).

Enrichment:
See: http://www.busybeaks.com/PARRONTmonthly/Jun2005_Maddie.htm
http://www.silvio-co.com/cps/articles/1992/1992blynn1.htm

Nest Box Size:
Horizontal box, 16" x 16" x 48" (40.6cm x 40.6cm x 122cm).

Clutch Size:
3 to 4

Incubation Time:
17 days

Fledging Age:
7 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.wingscc.com/aps/vasa.htm

More Info Sites:
http://silvio-co.com/cps/articles/2000/2000low2.htm

http://www.silvio-co.com/cps/articles/1992/1992blynn1.htm

http://www.oldworldaviaries.com/text/lewis/vasa.html

http://www.birdmag.com/vasa.htm

http://parrotisland.mainsecureserver.com/catalog/article_info.php?articles_id=59&osCsid=632a5f82c3367f11fbca261399035f3c

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