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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.
NATURAL DISTRIBUTION
Southeast Asia and nearby islands.
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. Nestbox should be 18 X 16 X 24 inches (45 X 40 X 60cm), with
5 inch (12cm) entrance diameter. Lays 2-4 eggs, incubation time 28 days,
fledging 40 to 50 days.
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