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Mealy Rosella |
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DESCRIPTION
9!/2 inches (22cm). Blue primaries, red shoulder patch, black crown and
nape of neck, blue forehead, green underside, brown throat, grey cheek
patch.
NATURAL DISTRIBUTION
South America.
HABITAT
Forests near coastal and river regions. Usually in pairs. Nests in tree
hollows.
DIET
Seeds, fruit; needs calcium source such as eggshells.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Satisfactory community birds with other species, except those of the same
genus. Thrives in large, outdoor aviary.
CAGE LIFE
Initially shy, but warms quickly to its owners. Nest box should be 9 X
13 inches (22.5 X 32.5cm) with entrance hole diameter of 3 inches (8cm);
can be replaced with a hollow log. Lays 3 or 4 eggs. Incubation 26 to
28 days by female. Fledging 42 to 56 days.
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