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.