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- An Australian Lorikeet
- Scientific Name: Glossopsitta concinna
- Common Name/s: MUSK
LORIKEET
- Sub Species in country / area of origin:
None
- Origin / Distribution:
Eastern and South eastern Australia, plus Tasmania and Kangaroo
Island.
- Habitat In Wild: Timbered
areas that can supply their food requirement of flowers and fruits.
- Status In Wild: Secure. Common in
South Australia.
- Status In (Australian) Captivity:
Secure
- Age To Sexual Maturity: 12 - 14
months
- Lifespan (estimate): approx.
15
years
- Sexing: Monomorphic
/ Dimorphic. May need to be surgically or DNA sexed.
- Colour mutations: Yes.
Mutation colours were acquired by hybridizing Musk Lorikeets with
other species of Lorikeets that already had those colours.
- Availability: Bird dealers
- Temperament: For experienced
lorikeet keepers. Least active of the Australian lorikeets.
Can be noisy birds.
- Cost (Victoria) Per Pair: -
Normal colour (Approx.) $90
- Description Of Adults:
- Length: Approx. 220 mm (or approx. 8.5 inches)
- Colour ("normal" colour): Refer
photo above.
- Weight: Approx. 60 gms (or approx 2 ozs)
Musk Lorikeet is a member of the GLOSSOPSITTA genus along with the
Purple crowned lorikeet and the Little Lorikeet. Musk Lorikeet is
the largest of the Glossopsitta genus.
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.
As per "Lorikeet & Lories" web page.
Good candidate for a suspended cage.
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.
As per "Lorikeet & Lories" web page.
Typical lorikeet diet is required.
Many quality commercial dry mixes are available from bird dealers, pet
shops and bird clubs. The
use of wet and dry mix requires daily attention to thorough cleaning and
hygiene. Abide by the "use by date" and store according to the
manufacturers directions. Special attention has to be paid to the
water bowl as lories and lorikeets often deposit food into the water
bowl. The wet food mix should be removed from the cage before
dark. The birds should not have access to wet foods left in a cage
overnight. Dry food mix must always be available.
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: August
to December
- Log / Nest-box:
- Length
/ depth 300 mm (or approx. 12 inches)
- Log internal
diameter approx. 180 - 200 mm (or approx. 7 - 8
inches)
- Nest-box internal dimensions approx. 180 - 190
mm square (or approx. 7 inches square)
- Diameter of
entrance
hole approx. 55 - 60 mm (or approx. 2.25 - 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 = in a sheltered part of the aviary and at about
1.5 - 1.8 metres height, but not too close to the roof to cause heat
problems in the hotter months.
- Angle of log or nest box = Usually vertical.
- 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 1. Eggs per
nest 2, sometimes 3. Incubation
approx. 23 days. Fledge approx. 6 - 7 weeks.
Independent approx. another 1 - 2 weeks.
Usually start to breed in their second
year.
Both parent birds feed the young.
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 52 No. 8 Aug 1998Page 169-172
- A/A Vol 48 No. 11 Nov 1994 Page 272
- A/A Vol 29 No. 2 Feb 1975 Page
21-24 (Inc error correction)
- A/A Vol 29 No. 1 Jan 1975 Page 8-11
- A/A Vol 12 No 7 Jul 1958 Page 89-92.
- A/A Vol 12 No 5 May 1958 Page 64-67.
- A/A Vol 7 No 12 Dec 1953 Page 145.
- A/A Vol 7 No 7 Jul 1953 Page 78.
- Australian Birdkeeper
- ABK Vol 14 Issue 9. Jun-Jul 2001 Page 487-491
- ABK Vol 8 Issue 12. Dec-Jan 1996 Page 597
- ABK Vol 5 Issue 2. Apr-May 1992 Page 71-74
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