{"id":8140,"date":"2024-08-19T14:28:53","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T14:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/?post_type=product&#038;p=8140"},"modified":"2024-08-19T14:31:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T14:31:54","slug":"rosy-bourke","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/product\/rosy-bourke\/","title":{"rendered":"Rosy Bourke"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"product_desc-row\">\n<div class=\"product_desc-desc\">\n<p><strong>Important Keys:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Habitat<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> Like the Common Bourke, the Rosy Bourke is native to Australia, specifically in arid and semi-arid regions. The Rosy Bourke mutation, however, is more commonly found in captivity as a result of selective breeding.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Environment:<\/strong> They prefer open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands with sparse vegetation. In captivity, they thrive in aviaries or spacious cages with plenty of room to fly and play.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social Structure:<\/strong> Rosy Bourkes are social and peaceful, often seen in pairs or small flocks. They are crepuscular, meaning they are most active during the early morning and late evening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Primary Food:<\/strong> In the wild, their diet mainly consists of grass seeds, supplemented with other seeds, fruits, and occasionally small insects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Captivity Diet:<\/strong> In captivity, they should be fed a balanced diet of high-quality seeds, pellets, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Providing a variety of foods helps maintain their health and mimic their natural diet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Feeding Behavior:<\/strong> They are gentle foragers, and offering foraging opportunities, such as millet sprays or puzzle feeders, can enrich their captive environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Breeding<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Breeding Season:<\/strong> In the wild, they typically breed during the spring and summer months. In captivity, they may breed at different times depending on the conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nest Location:<\/strong> They nest in tree hollows or crevices, and in captivity, they readily use nest boxes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egg Quantity:<\/strong> Clutches usually consist of 3-6 eggs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incubation Period:<\/strong> The female incubates the eggs for about 18-21 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fledging:<\/strong> Chicks fledge approximately 4 weeks after hatching and continue to be fed by the parents for a few more weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lifespan<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In the Wild:<\/strong> Rosy Bourkes typically live around 8-10 years, though this can vary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In Captivity:<\/strong> With proper care, they can live up to 10-15 years or more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Behavior<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Temperament:<\/strong> Rosy Bourkes are known for their exceptionally calm and gentle nature. They are quiet and non-aggressive, making them ideal pets for those who prefer a peaceful bird.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social Interaction:<\/strong> They are social birds and enjoy the company of other Bourkes or similar-sized birds. They can form strong bonds with their human caregivers as well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vocalization:<\/strong> Their vocalizations are soft and pleasant, consisting of gentle whistles and chirps. They are not known for loud or excessive noise, which makes them suitable for apartment living.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zumma.la-studioweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/content-single-product-image-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"153\" height=\"34\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> <em>Neopsephotus bourkii<\/em> (formerly <em>Neophema bourkii<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size:<\/strong> Approximately 18-23 cm (7-9 inches) in length.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> Around 40-50 grams (1.4-1.8 ounces).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Color:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Body:<\/strong> The Rosy Bourke Parrot is characterized by its vibrant pink or rose-colored plumage, which covers most of its body. The intensity of the pink can vary, with some birds displaying more vivid hues than others.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Back and Wings:<\/strong> The wings typically retain a slight blue tint on the edges, creating a beautiful contrast with the pink body.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tail:<\/strong> The tail is long and tapered, with a mix of pink and blue shades.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Face:<\/strong> The face is usually a deeper pink, and the brow above the eyes can sometimes have a bluish tint.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beak:<\/strong> Small, curved, and greyish, similar to the Common Bourke.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eyes:<\/strong> Dark, which contrasts nicely with the pink feathers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legs and Feet:<\/strong> Greyish or pinkish in color, well-suited for perching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8141,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[158,15],"product_tag":[167],"class_list":{"0":"post-8140","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-parrots","7":"product_cat-uncategorized","8":"product_tag-parrots","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"sale","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/8140","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8140"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8141"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8140"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=8140"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=8140"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=8140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}