Masked
Posted: 11 Mar 2009, 19:52
Latin Name:
Poephila personata
Other Names:
Basic Breeding Info:
Average Clutch Size: 4 - 6 eggs
Incubation Period: 13 - 14 days
Leave nest: 21 days
First Moult: Complete after 3 - 4 months
Sex:
The mask on the males face extends back further from the beak than that of the hen.
The brown colour on the top of the cocks head is usually a richer colour.
Another difference between the cock & hen is that the cock bird is slightly larger.
Requirements:
A license/permit is required to keep these birds in Australia
Approximate cost per pair:
South Australia
Normal $80
White Eared $140
Victoria
Normal $100
White Eared $175
Queensland
Normal $100
White Eared $115
New South Wales
Normal $90
White Eared $150
Western Australia
Normal $150
White Eared $150
Tasmania
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Poephila personata
Other Names:
Basic Breeding Info:
Average Clutch Size: 4 - 6 eggs
Incubation Period: 13 - 14 days
Leave nest: 21 days
First Moult: Complete after 3 - 4 months
Sex:
The mask on the males face extends back further from the beak than that of the hen.
The brown colour on the top of the cocks head is usually a richer colour.
Another difference between the cock & hen is that the cock bird is slightly larger.
Requirements:
A license/permit is required to keep these birds in Australia
Approximate cost per pair:
South Australia
Normal $80
White Eared $140
Victoria
Normal $100
White Eared $175
Queensland
Normal $100
White Eared $115
New South Wales
Normal $90
White Eared $150
Western Australia
Normal $150
White Eared $150
Tasmania
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