Habitat

Forest clad hills of Southern India

Length of life in Captivity

Once acclimatized these birds bear captivity well. About one year in this garden.

Housing

The birds were houses in a spacious enclosure with sufficient exposure to the sunlight. They were provided with separate feed and water troughs. The birds were provided with perches to sit on it. The enclosure are spacious such that the birds can fly freely inside.

Food in Captivity

Mixed grains - 50 gms
Bread slices - 2 Nos
Greens - 25 gms
Onion - 25 gms
Shell grit - Q.S
Assorted fruits - 10 gms

Treatment in Sickness

Conjunctivitis is commonly found among these birds. The affected birds are separated and put in a cage. Eyes are washed with saline water and eye drops like gentin, ciprofloxazacin etc., can be applied thrice daily. Prophylactic measures adopted by mixing (vitablend) mineral and vitamin supplements in their feed/water.

Since the birds have addicted to spill their food, entry of black outs whose bite will be very painful was evidenced in our garden. Thorough draining of the surrounding is essential to overcome this disaster.