which parrot species meet these criteria?

Hi Bob,

many thanks!

I forgot to mention the 6th criterion which is that their average
lifespan should be at least 20 years.

I have looked at a couple of rosella species but whilst they are
beautiful birds (I guess their big eyes indicate they are alert during
twilight?), and an ideal size, they seem not to fit the bill owing to
a tendency to be too naughty or nervous. I've only looked at the
Crimson, Eastern and Pale-headed/Mealy though.

Could you recommend any particular species?

In other Australian grass parakeet genera I have looked at the
Red-rumped (males can be aggressive), the Princess (at 18" too big),
and the Turquoise and Scarlet-Chested (only live to 12 years on
average).

Or maybe there is a small species of amazon??

Thanks again for your help!

C


Wheeler wrote:
> Many of the Australian grass keets will fill your bill,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
>
> Bob W
>
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> wrote in message
>
> > I'd be grateful for advice as to which parrot species most closely meet
> > the following criteria:
> >
> > 1) don't tend to fight among themselves in aviaries,
> > whether within pairs, between pairs, against chicks, or generally
> > 2) befriend humans easily, e.g. in the home as family pets
> > 3) breed easily in captivity, e.g. in colonies
> > 4) head-to-tailtip length 8 to 12 inches
> > (towards lower end of range if big in body to tail ratio)
> > 5) easily determined male or female
> >
> > Being good talkers is not so important.
> >
> > I have looked in a few books but haven't found any species that fit the
> > bill, but none of the books have covered all 300-odd species in this
> > sort of detail.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > C
> >
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Well then I guess that leaves the Norwegian Blue..................

Bob W

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wrote in message

> Hi Bob,
>
> many thanks!
>
> I forgot to mention the 6th criterion which is that their average
> lifespan should be at least 20 years.
>
> I have looked at a couple of rosella species but whilst they are
> beautiful birds (I guess their big eyes indicate they are alert during
> twilight?), and an ideal size, they seem not to fit the bill owing to
> a tendency to be too naughty or nervous. I've only looked at the
> Crimson, Eastern and Pale-headed/Mealy though.
>
> Could you recommend any particular species?
>
> In other Australian grass parakeet genera I have looked at the
> Red-rumped (males can be aggressive), the Princess (at 18" too big),
> and the Turquoise and Scarlet-Chested (only live to 12 years on
> average).
>
> Or maybe there is a small species of amazon??
>
> Thanks again for your help!
>
> C
>
>
> Wheeler wrote:
>> Many of the Australian grass keets will fill your bill,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
>>
>> Bob W
>>
>> --
>> Check out our web site,
>> A few new features and new pictures.
>> http://www.onemorebird.com/
>> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/parrotletsandfun/
>>
>> wrote in message
>>
>> > I'd be grateful for advice as to which parrot species most closely meet
>> > the following criteria:
>> >
>> > 1) don't tend to fight among themselves in aviaries,
>> > whether within pairs, between pairs, against chicks, or generally
>> > 2) befriend humans easily, e.g. in the home as family pets
>> > 3) breed easily in captivity, e.g. in colonies
>> > 4) head-to-tailtip length 8 to 12 inches
>> > (towards lower end of range if big in body to tail ratio)
>> > 5) easily determined male or female
>> >
>> > Being good talkers is not so important.
>> >
>> > I have looked in a few books but haven't found any species that fit the
>> > bill, but none of the books have covered all 300-odd species in this
>> > sort of detail.
>> >
>> > Thanks!
>> >
>> > C
>> >
>
 >> Stay informed about: which parrot species meet these criteria?