• Scientific Name: Trichoglossus johnstoniae, Psitteuteles johnstoniae
• Common Name/s: MT. APO LORIKEET,  JOHNSTONE'S LORIKEET,  MINDANAO LORIKEET
• Sub Species in country / area of origin: 2... T. j. johnstoniae. T. j. pistra.
• Origin / Distribution: Philippines.  Mt Apo and surrounding areas.
• Habitat In Wild: Mountainous forest areas.
• Status In Wild: Rapid decline and probably endangered.
• Status In (Australian) Captivity: Rare
• Age To Sexual Maturity: ?
• Adult plumage: attained at about ? months
• Lifespan (estimate): approx. ? years
• Sexing: Monomorphic / Dimorphic
• Mutations: ?
• Availability: Rare. Specialist breeders.
• Temperament: Active birds. Fairly quiet birds.
• Cost (Victoria) Per Pair: - Normal colour (Approx.) $Lots
• Description Of Adults:

1. Length: Approx 200 mm (or approx. 8 inches)
2. Colour ( "normal" colour ): Refer photo/s above if available.
3. Weight: Approx. 55 - 60 gms (or approx 2 ozs)

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. Can be housed in a suspended cage of about 1.8 metres long x 1 metre wide and 1.2 metres high.

With their rarity in Australian aviaries it would be best to give each pair an 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.

In the wild the natural diet of the Mt Apo lorikeet includes nectar, fruits, pollen, flowers and insects.
Typical aviary diet is wet and dry lorikeet food plus some fruits and vegetables.

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. 180 mm. (or approx. 7 inches)
  • Nest-box internal dimensions approx.180 mm square (or approx. 7 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: Parent birds carry nest materials including twigs to the nest box.
• Who incubates the egg/s: Hen / cock / both share.

The Mt Apo lorikeet 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 ?  Eggs per nest 2.  Incubation approx. 23 - 25 days.  Fledge approx. 5 - 6 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
• Australian Birdkeeper
• ABK Vol  8 Issue 11. Oct-Nov 1995 Page 542-543 (Mount Apo Lorikeet)

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