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Violet-necked Lory  (Eos squamata)

Also Known As: Violet-naped Lory, Violet-headed Lory, Wallace's Violet-necked Lory, Moluccan Red Lory
 
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Violet-necked Lory perched

Credit: (c) Robert | http://www.pbase.com/robert/exotic_birds
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Gregarious, playful and intelligent; may bond to one person only, are messy due to mainly liquid diet, may get along with other lories, may learn to mimic sounds and words.

Captive Status:
Common

Longevity:
25-35 yrs

Housing:
Enclosure with well drained, concrete or tile floor (sloped) or suspended aviary over concrete base.

Enrichment:
Bathing (essential for nectar consuming birds), socialization, swings, ladders, puzzle balls, noise makers, bird-safe chewables (heat-sterilized pine cones, fir, pine, elder or willow branches, vegetable tanned leather toys).

Nest Box Size:
8" x 8" x 12" (20.3cm x 20.3cm x 30.5cm) vertical or L-shaped box.

Clutch Size:
2

Incubation Time:
25 days

Fledging Age:
9 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.kcbbs.gen.nz/lori/ar/lories.html