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DESCRIPTION 18
to 20 inches (45 to 50cm). Prominent black collar around neck with additional
pink layer at back. Body mostly green, darker on wings with a reddish
shoulder patch. Inner tail feathers are yellowish. Eyes are grey with
red circles. Female lacks the black neck collar.
HABITAT
Forested and cultivated lands; also parks. Usually in small groups that
form larger groupings for the night. Nests in holes gnawed in trees, chimneys
and naturally occurring hollows.
DIET Seeds,
fruit.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Large, metal aviary.
CAGE LIFE
Can be quite tame, when raised under cage conditions. Fair talker, but
must be confined to cage to be taught. Breeding takes place only with
ample space. Nest box should be 18 X 16 X 24 inches (45 X 40 X 60cm),
with 5 inch (12cm) entrance diameter. Lays 2 to 4 eggs, incubation time
28 days, fledging 40 to 50 days.
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