The couple may have four clutches in the same year. Unfortunately, this bird if often imported, making its reproduction a bit difficult, and with no interest in the mind of some breeders. They are easily acclimatized, can be kept in a cage or an aviary where the reproduction will be better. However, be careful not to keep two males together. A male can easily cope with two female.
Males are good singers.
A male starts the nuptial parade by regurgitating food for his female. The reproduction season usually starts in spring. The choice of the nest seems quite an easy matter. After the fledging, the male take over the feeding of the chicks. If they are in an aviary, the youngs can remain with their parents, while they start a new clutch.