Pennant
Breed: Pennant, Platyoercus elegans
Family (group): Psittacidae
Country: Australia, an introduced species in New Zealand.
Standards:
Size (cm): 32 - 36 cm
Longevity: Approximately 25 years
Standard color: bright red body, with cheeks, wings and tail a blue-purple.
Personality: Very quiet and pleasant bird. It is easy to tame. His singing is sweet to the ear.
Known health problems: Extremely sensitive to intestinal worms.
Note: The male has a slightly larger head and beak than the female.
Reproduction: 4-8 eggs with an incubation period of 21 days.