Princess of Wales parrot: incubation period, weaning age and breeding
Princess of Wales parrot eggs hatch after 19–21 days of incubation. Chicks fledge at 35–42 days and are weaned and independent at about 49–60 days. A typical clutch is 4–6 eggs.
Breeding numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Adult weight (g) | 90-120 |
| Length (cm) | 34-46 |
| Clutch size | 4-6 |
| Incubation (days) | 19-21 |
| Fledging (days) | 35-42 |
| Weaning / independence (days) | 49-60 |
| Lifespan (years) | 15-30 |
| Breeding season | Spring |
| Sexing | Cock: coral-red beak, orange iris, spatula tip on 3rd primary, longer tail; hen duller, brownish iris. |
Origin: Central and western Australia — Scientific name: Polytelis alexandrae
Size: 34-46 cm, 90-120 g
Breeding and care tips
Gentle; needs long flights. Lutino here is autosomal recessive, not sex-linked.
Mutations and colours
Mutations Zajel calculates: Blue, Lutino (autosomal recessive). Named only (not confirmed or polygenic — not used in the calculation): Cinnamon (SL), Pallid (SL), Faded (silver), Dark factor.
Zajel's genetics lab predicts chick colours from both parents for established mutations only; disputed ones are shown with a note and left out of the calculation.
Need the exact date? Use the egg hatch calculator and the weaning age chart.
Related species
- Peach-faced lovebird
- Fischer's & masked lovebird
- Black-cheeked lovebird
- Nyasa Lilian's lovebird
- Cockatiel
- Indian ringneck
- Alexandrine parakeet
- Plum-headed parakeet
Frequently asked questions
How long do Princess of Wales parrot eggs take to hatch?
Princess of Wales parrot eggs hatch after 19-21 days of incubation.
How many eggs does a Princess of Wales parrot lay?
Usually 4-6 eggs per clutch.
When do Princess of Wales parrot chicks leave the nest?
Chicks fledge at about 35-42 days old.
When are Princess of Wales parrot chicks weaned?
They are weaned and independent at about 49-60 days.
What is the Princess of Wales parrot breeding season?
Spring
How do you tell a male Princess of Wales parrot from a female?
Cock: coral-red beak, orange iris, spatula tip on 3rd primary, longer tail; hen duller, brownish iris.
How long does a Princess of Wales parrot live?
About 15-30 years with good care.