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Normal and White Eared.
Includes Species Profiles.
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Location: Yenda NSW
Location: Yenda NSW

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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Mick.
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