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  • Scientific Name:  Bolborhynchus lineola tigrinus
  • Common Name/s:  BARRED PARAKEET,  LINEOLATED PARROT.
  • Sub Species in country / area of origin:  The Barred Parakeet is a sub-species of the Lineolated Parakeet  B. l. lineola.
  • Origin / Distribution:  Mexico and South America.
  • Habitat In Wild:  Dense forests.
  • Status In Wild:  Secure
  • Status In (Australian) Captivity:  Rare
  • Age To Sexual Maturity:  ?
  • Adult plumage: attained at about ? months  
  • Best breeding years (estimate): 
  • Lifespan (estimate):  approx. ? years
  • Sexing:  Monomorphic / Dimorphic - The barring on the tail and rump feathers is more prominent on the cock birds than on the hens. These markings give the bird it's name.
  • Mutations:  No
  • Availability:  Specialist breeders
  • Temperament:  Kept overseas in cages as pets and also breeding pairs.  Generally not destructive birds.
  • Cost (Victoria) Per Pair: - Normal colour (Approx.) $Lots
  • Description Of Adults:
  1. Length: Approx.  160 - 170 mm (or approx.  6.5 - 7 inches)
  2. Colour ( "normal" colour ): Refer photo/s above if available.
  3. Weight: Approx. ? gms (or approx. ? 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 " Housing Birds " web page for general details on the housing of Non Australian Parrots or read on for specific details for this parrot.

Adaptable bird that can be housed as one pair in an indoor cage or can be housed and bred as a colony.  Aviary breeding is preferable and generally gets better results.

Breed well overseas as a colony.

Non-toxic leafy branches can be placed in the aviary for the birds to chew up. This will entertain the birds, help minimize boredom and give the birds some beak exercise. Natural branches can be used for perches. These natural perches will be chewed by the birds and may need to be replaced regularly. The birds will chew any flowers and fruiting bodies on the branches.

Diet / Feeding:  Refer to " Feeding Birds " web page for general details on the feeding of Non Australian Parrots or read on for specific details for this parrot.

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 300 mm (or approx. 12 inches)
    • Log internal diameter approx. 180 mm. (or approx. 7.5 inches)
    • Nest-box internal dimensions approx.170 mm square (or approx. 7 inches square)
    • Diameter of entrance hole approx. 50 - 60 mm (or approx. 2 - 2.5 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.

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 about 100 - 150mm (about 4 -6 inches) from the top. Many species of parrots like the entrance hole to be just big enough to squeeze through.

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  2 - 3.  Eggs per nest  4 - 5.  Incubation approx.  19 - 21 days.  Fledge approx.  6 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

  • A/A Vol 19 No 6 Jun 1965 Page 91.
  • Australian Birdkeeper

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