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Whiskered Lorikeet  (Oreopsittacus arfaki)

Also Known As: Plum-faced Lorikeet, Plum-faced Mountain Lory
 
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Whiskered or Plum-faced Lorikeet perching, Baliem Valley

Credit: (c) Mehd Halaouate | http://www.indonesien.nu/indonesieneng
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Quiet and active lorikeets. New birds susceptible to stress and disease during acclimatisation; may die suddenly without apparent cause. Becomes much hardier and less shy after acclimatisation. May be housed with members of its own species in a colony system.

Captive Status:
Rare

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Enclosure 2 x 1 x 2m (6.5 x 3 x 6.5 ft) minimum temperature 20C (68 F), with roosting box.

Enrichment:
Not available

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 15cm x 15cm x 40cm (6 x 6 x 15 in).

Clutch Size:
Not available

Incubation Time:
Not available

Fledging Age:
Not available

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

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

http://www.kcbbs.gen.nz/lori/ar/lories.html

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E053.htm&Pic=053_1.JPG