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Yellow-throated Hanging Parrot  (Loriculus pusillus)

Also Known As: Javan Hanging Parrot, Little Hanging Parrot
 
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Juvenile Yellow-throated Hanging Parrot

Credit: (c) Stefan Behrens
 
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Parrots as Pets
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Quiet, active parrot. Melodic singer, especially at dusk. Very shy to start with, then becomes slowly accustomed to keeper. New birds very susceptible to disease. Strict hygiene necessary. Communal aviary with birds from same family group possible.

Captive Status:
Rare

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Outdoor enclosure (in warm climates), minimum length 1.5m (5 ft) with enclosed shelter, for 1-2 pairs.

Enrichment:
Vigorous chewers, so provide bird-safe, unsprayed flowering, pine, fir, willow or elder branches; wooden and vegetable tanned leather toys (discard when dirty). Also enjoy bathing so provide overhead misters or shallow bowls of water.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 5" x 5" x 24" (12.7cm x 12.7cm x 61cm).

Clutch Size:
2

Incubation Time:
23-24 days

Fledging Age:
35 days

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.geocities.com/hpfpic/

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E186.htm&Pic=186_1.JPG