AnAge entry for Neophema chrysostoma

Classification (HAGRID: 01594)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Psittaciformes (Taxon entry)
                Family: Psittacidae
                    Genus: Neophema
Species
Neophema chrysostoma
Common name
Blue-winged parrot

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
21 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 669
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

One specimen lived for 21 years in captivity [0669]. In captivity, these animals have been known to breed from about 2 years of age [0979].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
363 days
Male sexual maturity
Incubation
Clutch size
(oviparous)
Clutches per year
Weight at hatching
Adult weight
46.1 g
Postnatal growth rate

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 177589
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 357722
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