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- Scientific Name: Eos histrio histrio
- Common Name/s: RED
AND BLUE LORY
- Sub Species in country / area of origin:
3... E. h. histrio, E. h. challengeri, E. h. talautensis.
- Origin / Distribution:
Islands south of the Philippines.
- Habitat In Wild: ?
- Status In Wild: Rare.
Subject to heavy trapping for the bird trade. Now on the
Appendix 1 of CITES.
- Status In (Australian) Captivity:
Rare
- Age To Sexual Maturity: ?
- Lifespan (estimate): approx.
?
years
- Sexing: Monomorphic
/ Dimorphic
- Mutations: ?
- Availability: Rare. Specialist
breeders.
- Temperament: ?
- Cost (Victoria) Per Pair: -
Normal colour (Approx.) $12,000
- Description Of Adults:
- Length: Approx. 310mm (or approx. 12 inches)
- Colour ( "normal" colour ): Refer
photo/s above if available.
- Weight: Approx.160 gms (or approx. 5.5 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.
Preferably a typical large parrot style
aviary.
With their rarity in Australian
aviaries it would be best to give each pair a large aviary of their own.
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.
They generally prefer a wide variety of
foods in their diet. Along with a nectar and dry mix they need
fruit, vegetables, insects such as mealworms and a quality seed mix.
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 nestbox/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 600 mm (or approx. 24 inches)
- Log internal
diameter approx. - mm. (or approx. -
inches)
- Nest-box internal dimensions approx.220
mm square (or approx. 9 inches square)
- Diameter of
entrance
hole approx. 70 mm (or approx. 2.75 - 3 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:
Decomposed non-toxic saw dust, wood shavings or other suitable
material/s.
- Who incubates the egg/s: Hen
/ cock / both share.
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 ? Eggs per
nest ? Incubation
approx. 25 - 26 days. Fledge approx ? days/weeks.
Independent approx. another ? weeks.
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
- Australian Birdkeeper
- ABK Vol 14 Issue 8. Apr-May 2001 Page 450-453.
- ABK Vol 8 Issue 9. Jun-July 1995 Page 436-437
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