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Yellow-bibbed Lory  (Lorius chlorocercus)

Also Known As: Green-tailed Lory, Gould's Lory
 
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Yellow-bibbed Lory perched

Credit: © Robert | http://www.pbase.com/robert/exotic_birds
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Extroverted, playful and energetic. After time will bond with keeper. May be "nippy." Pleasant, musical voice. May be messy due to liquid diet.

Captive Status:
Rare

Longevity:
25-35yrs

Housing:
Enclosure with well-drained floor of concrete, with outlet hole or pebbles, or suspended cage over concrete floor.

Enrichment:
Bathing using overhead misters or shallow water bowls, puzzle/foraging toys, noise-makers (bells), ladders, swings, ropes; plus bird-safe plastic toys that are easily cleaned.

Nest Box Size:
Not available

Clutch Size:
2

Incubation Time:
25 days

Fledging Age:
Probably 10-11 weeks.

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.kcbbs.gen.nz/lori/ar/lories.html

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