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Yellow and Green Lorikeet  (Trichoglossus flavoviridis)

Also Known As: Yellow-green Lorikeet, Sula Lorikeet, Meyer's Lorikeet (T.f. meyeri)
 
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Profile of Yellow and Green Lorikeet

Credit: (c) Jonker/Innemee Araproject | http://www.araproject.nl
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Quiet, pleasant warbling voice. Sensitive to low temperatures and somewhat susceptible to disease. Will bond with keeper in time though initially shy.

Captive Status:
Fairly common.

Longevity:
Probably 25-35yrs

Housing:
Enclosure with well drained, concrete or tiled floor, or indoor aviary, minimum length 1.8m (6 ft) within a tiled room for ease of cleaning.

Enrichment:
Provide bird-safe, unsprayed flowering branches, different sized perches, foraging/puzzle toys, easy-to-clean ladders, noise makers and swings. Also provide overhead misters or shallow water bowls for bathing.

Nest Box Size:
Hinged lid nestbox or L-shaped nestbox, at least 10" x 10" x 25" (25.4cm x 25.4cm x 63.5cm).

Clutch Size:
2

Incubation Time:
23 days

Fledging Age:
7-8 weeks

Hatch Weight:
3-4g (0.1-0.14 oz) (meyeri)

Peak Weight:
45-55g (1.6-1.9 oz) (meyeri)

Weaning Weight:
50g (1.75 oz) (meyeri)

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

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E016.htm&Pic=016_1.JPG

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