. Bura red lory
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- Scientific Name: Eos bornea cyanonothus
- Common Name/s:
BURA RED LORY
- Sub Species in country / area of origin:
Bura Red Lory is a sub-species of the Bura Red Lory, Eos bornea
bornea
- Origin / Distribution:
Borneo. Indonesia.
- Habitat In Wild: Island
birds. Fairly diverse environment including grasslands,
mangrove swamps, forested areas and the mountainous interiors of
their islands.
- Status In Wild: Generally
common, but subject to trapping for the bird trade. Common in
and around plantations.
- Status In (Australian) Captivity:
Rare
- Age To Sexual Maturity: ?
- Adult plumage: attained at about 7
months
- Lifespan (estimate): approx. ?
years
- Sexing: Monomorphic
/ Dimorphic
- Mutations: ?
- Availability: Rare. Specialist
breeders.
- Temperament: Brilliantly
coloured birds. Noisy birds especially in the morning and
evening. Active birds.
- Cost (Victoria) Per Pair: -
Normal colour (Approx.) $Lots
- Description Of Adults:
Smaller than the Red Lory.
- Length: Approx. 280 mm (or approx. 11 inches)
- Colour ( "normal" colour ): Refer
photo/s above if available.
- Weight: Approx. 170 gms (or approx 6 ozs)
Aviary
Notes:
Level Of Knowledge Required: Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced /
Specialist
Breeders Only.
Government Regulations & By-Laws:
Refer to " Government Laws " web page.
Housing Requirements: Refer to "
Lorikeets & Lories " web page for general
details on the housing of Lorikeets & Lories or read on for specific
details for this parrot.
Parrot style aviary of about 4 metres
long x 1 metre wide x 2.1 metres high (13 x 3.5 x 7 feet).
Can be housed and bred in a
suspended cage. Suspended cages are easy to keep clean and dry.
The Bura red lory loves to bathe and the suspended cage prevents damp or
wet floors.
With their rarity in Australian
aviaries it would be best to give each pair an aviary of their own.
Will use a roosting nest box.
Diet / Feeding: Refer to "
Lorikeets & Lories " web page for general
details on the feeding of Lorikeets & Lories or read on for specific
details for this parrot.
In the wild the natural diet for the
Bura red lory will include nectar, flowers
and insects.
In the aviary the typical Lory food is recommended
along with some fruits and vegetables. Apple, orange, pear,
grapes, peas and corn are commonly offered.
A poor diet may reduce the intensity of
the red in the birds plumage.
Nesting: A basic overview only. Dimensions
are typical / average and can vary widely, influenced by the owner's
preferences and the birds preferences. Parent bird's preferences can
also be influenced by the size and type of nest-box / log in which the
bird was hatched and reared. If space allows, offering a choice of
sizes and types of logs or nest-boxes, and placed in various locations
within the aviary, can allow the parent birds to make their own choice.
Once a pair has chosen a specific nest-box/log and been successful in
it, offer that one to them each breeding season. Try and keep that one
for their exclusive use. Once a pair has chosen its log or nest-box,
the other ones can generally be removed. If the "spare" boxes are to be
removed and moved to another flight, ensure the log / nest-box is
cleaned to ensure the receptacle has the minimal contamination of mites,
parasites and pathogens.
- Nesting months:
- Log / Nest-box:
- Length
/ depth 350 mm (or approx. 14 inches)
- Log internal
diameter approx. 250 mm. (or approx. 10
inches)
- Nest-box internal dimensions approx. 250
mm square (or approx. 10 inches square)
- Diameter of
entrance
hole approx. - mm (or approx. - inches)
- Inspection hole (square or round)
100 mm
(or approx 4 inches)
- A removable top / lid can be a
useful access point for inspections and for cleaning.
- Location and height
of log / nest-box ......
- Angle of log or nest box ...
- Nesting log / nest-box material:
- Who incubates the egg/s:
Hen
/ cock / both share.
The Bura red lory is generally tolerant of nest inspections.
Nest boxes are easy to clean, cheap
and easy to replace when they become soiled or damaged.
The nest box is left in the aviary or
suspended cage year round as Lories and lorikeets will roost in the nest during the
non-breeding season.
Timber nest-boxes generally
require a climbing structure attached inside the box below the entrance
hole. Both logs and nests need an entrance hole/opening of between 50 -
80mm diameter and about 100 mm (about 4 inches) from the top. The exact
size of the entrance hole depends on the size of the species. Many
species of parrots like the entrance hole to be just big enough to
squeeze through. An appropriate size entrance hole will help to give the
birds a feeling of security and confidence to effectively start and
raise a clutch of young.
More details on
parrot nestboxes/logs and a selection of
parrot nestbox/log photos
can be found on the "nests", "parrot nests"
and "parrot nestbox photos"
web pages. Click on "Up" then "Nests" then "parrot nests"
and "parrot nestbox photos" in
the navigation bars.
Breeding: Egg Colour White.
Clutch/s per year 3. Eggs per
nest 2. Incubation
approx. 24 - 26 days. Fledge approx. 7 - 9 weeks.
Independent approx. another 3 - 4 weeks.
Young should be removed from the parent
birds as soon as they are fully independent so as to avoid possible
aggression from a parent.
Artificial incubation and hand
rearing or fostering will not be covered on this web site. It is
too complex and diverse in nature to be attempted here.
Health Issues: Refer to "Avian
Health Issues" web page for information and references.
- Worming and parasite control
and Quarantine requirements of new bird/s or sick bird/s are
considered to require veterinary advice and therefore not covered on
this web site. Refer "Avian Health Issues"
web page option.
- Avian medicine is advancing
at a rapid pace. Keep updating your knowledge and skills.
General
References: Refer to references listed on "Book References" web page.
Specific
References:
- Australian Aviculture
- A/A Vol 47 No. 9 Sept 1993 Page 201-202 (Spain) (Inc photo)
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- Australian Birdkeeper
Check!
- ABK Vol 4 Issue 8. Apr-May 1991 Page 378-380
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- ABK Vol 1 Issue 2. Dec-Jan 1988 Page 48-49
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