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Yellow-streaked Lory  (Chalcopsitta scintillata)

Also Known As: Greater Streaked Lory, Cream-streaked Lory, Red-fronted Lory
 
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Yellow-streaked Lory in captivity, Walsrode Bird Park

Credit: (c) Steve Milpacher
 
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Not available

Captive Status:
Fairly common

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Aviary with well-drained floor (sloping concrete with drains) or suspended cage over concrete.

Enrichment:
Hanging nectar bottles or cups around aviary, providing unsprayed browse with edible flowers, various chew (bird-safe woods) and plastic toys (non-toxic); provide bowls of water for bathing.

Nest Box Size:
10" x 10" x 20" (25.4cm x 25.4cm x 50.8cm) high.

Clutch Size:
2

Incubation Time:
24 days

Fledging Age:
11-13 weeks

Hatch Weight:
8g (0.3 oz)

Peak Weight:
198-227g (7-8 oz)

Weaning Weight:
198-213g (7-7.4 oz)

Link to Specialist Club:
American Lory Society Box 490302 Lawrenceville, GA 30049

More Info Sites:
http://www.birdbaby.com/yelstreak.htm