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Lories, also called lorikeets, are a standout group among parrots. They are among the most colorful parrot species and they have a unique brush-like tongue, which allows them to remove pollen and nectar from flower blossoms. With nectar as a main part of its diet, it’s no surprise that lories are high-energy birds.
Native Region / Natural Habitat:
Lories and lorikeets are native to Australasia.
Personality & Behavior:
The lory personality is intense, in general. This is not a shy species. The rainbow lory is bubbly and enthusiastic, the “coach” of the bird world, encouraging play whenever its favorite human is around. These birds are constantly busy and lively, allowing little time for rest. Their antics are extremely entertaining for most people, but they can become a little much for someone that’s used to a more laid-back companion.
Playtime is crucial for the lory, and the rainbow lory will relish time out of the cage to spend with its guardian. This need should be indulged as often as possible. A rainbow lory that’s left alone too often will develop behavior disorders and may begin to self-mutilate. Warn new guardians to be watchful when the bird is out of the cage, however, because this active bird tends to be mischievous and destructive, and will get into trouble quicker than someone can save it from harm. Because this bird is so excitable and intelligent, it is also often nippy, and will generally bite only out of excitement or fear (usually of being put back into the cage!).
Lory :
If you’ve been to an aviary or a zoo, chances are you’ve seen, and maybe even fed, a lory. These colorful birds are softbill parrots native to the South Pacific. Easily tamed and curious about their owners as well their homes, lories love to hop up and down, swing off perches and go off exploring. They are also prone to jealousy, especially when their owners are paying attention to someone else instead of them.
In the wild, lories use their specialized brush-like tongues to feed on nectar, pollen, flowers and fruits (and occasional insect). They diet must be similar at home, with a commercially prepared lory diet, nectar, fruits and vegetables. Due to the sugar and water consistence of their food, their droppings are very similar. Prepare for a sticky mess!
Sexual maturity in lories depends on the species, according to Margrethe Warden, an American Federation of Aviculture (AFA) director and longtime lory breeder. “There are approximately 11 genera and 53 species of lory, many of which are represented in U.S. aviculture. Some are very small, some larger, so depending on the species in question, they can reach sexual maturity as early as 9 months or as late as 5 years.”
If left with only one word to describe the multitude of species and subspecies that make up the subfamily Loriinae, it would be "energetic." A lory will keep you on your toes with its plaful nature and messy droppings but makes a great pet.
Quick Facts
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“Lory” and “lorikeet” is subjective. Species with longer tapering tails are generally referred to as “lorikeets,” while species with short blunt tails are generally referred to as “lories,” which is similar to saying “parakeet” (small parrot with long tail feathers) instead of “parrot.”
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A lory’s tongue has a brush-like appearance, which is designed for extracting nectar from flower blossoms.
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There are 12 genera of lories and lorikeets, with 56 species and numerous subspecies.
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Color: rainbow colored, red
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Size: small
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Lifespan: Up to 30 years
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Sounds: Chatterer, Vocal communicator
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Interaction: Social
Green-naped Rainbow Lorikeet
Family: Psittacidae
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This bird loved to play with everyone and everything! She was a real acrobat and loved to swing upside down on her perches.
Scientific name:Trichoglossus haematodus
Description: The Green-naped Rainbow Lorikeet is one of the most colorful members of the parrot family. It is almost impossible to tell the difference between a lorikeet and a lory although some say the lorikeet has a longer tail than the lori. Also, the lorikeet has a pointed tail while the lori's tail is rounded. The lorikeets and the lorys have a "brushlike" tongue that is used for eating fruits, flowers, nectars, and pollens. There are at least 21 different kinds of Green-naped Lorikeets.
Native Region / Natural Habitat:
Lories and lorikeets are native to Australasia.
Personality & Behavior :
The lory personality is intense, in general. This is not a shy species. The rainbow lory is bubbly and enthusiastic, the “coach” of the bird world, encouraging play whenever its favorite human is around. These birds are constantly busy and lively, allowing little time for rest. Their antics are extremely entertaining for most people, but they can become a little much for someone that’s used to a more laid-back companion.
Playtime is crucial for the lory, and the rainbow lory will relish time out of the cage to spend with its guardian. This need should be indulged as often as possible. A rainbow lory that’s left alone too often will develop behavior disorders and may begin to self-mutilate. Warn new guardians to be watchful when the bird is out of the cage, however, because this active bird tends to be mischievous and destructive, and will get into trouble quicker than someone can save it from harm. Because this bird is so excitable and intelligent, it is also often nippy, and will generally bite only out of excitement or fear (usually of being put back into the cage!).
Speech & Sounds:
Lories are quite chatty; in fact there is even a species called the chattering lory. Lories can learn to talk, but they tend to express themselves with a high-pitched shrill that might catch the attention of nearby neighbors.
Care & Feeding:
Lories have a very specific fruit and nectar based diet. They will crack some seed, but should not have too much because seed is not natural to their wild diet, which consists mainly of flowers, nectar, pollen and insects. You can feed them mealworms, which are usually available at your local pet shop. Because of this specific diet, mainly commercial lory nectar and fruit, both of which spoil quickly, it is easy for a lory with an inattentive owner to fall ill from malnutrition or worse. Red lories can live for more than 30 years if cared-for properly.
Health & Common Conditions:
Because their diet of nectar and fruit is highly perishable, bacterial infection associated with food spoilage is a concern with lories. A lory’s liquid food must be changed and replenished often, especially in warm weather, when the rich food rapidly becomes infected with bacteria. Fruit will spoil too if it’s left for even a few hours in the cage. This can cause infections of the crop and even general toxicity. A rainbow lory can live 20 to 30 years, but it is the lucky and unusual lory that makes it that long. There is a common myth that lories don’t need water. This is untrue and should be dispelled immediately.
Lories are susceptible to hemochromatosis, or iron storage disease, a metabolic disorder that causes a large amount of iron to accumulate in the lory’s body tissue, which can be fatal. Hemochromatosis in lories might be due to heredity disease and/or diet related. Check with your avian veterinarian for guidance when it comes to the best diet for your lory.
Get a Lory:
Lories are available from pet stores, avian-specialty stores, as well as from bird breeders. They can also be adopted from avian-rescue organizations.
Rainbow Lory
Trichoglossus haematodus
Red Lory
Eos bornea
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Care and feeding:
The lorikeet's main diet consists of nectar and fruit. They can eat some greens and some seed. Special diets which can be purchased at most pet stores have been formulated to feed the bird in either a wet form as a nectar or in a dry form as a powder. Make sure you have water near the powder, if that is what you are feeding, so the bird can take drinks while eating. Fresh fruit or unsweetened canned fruit should be fed regularly.
Distribution: Northern and eastern parts of Australia, and also the islands north and east of Australia.
Size - Weight: Reaches up to 10 inches in length including the tail.
Social Behaviors:
In the wild they spend most of their time in flocks.
Physical characteristics:
Very colorful, from 6-11 inches including the tail. The sub-adults have a dark brown beak and brown irises. The beak turns red as they mature. Life span is 15 or more years, they mature at 1-2 years.
Housing:
A roomy cage is required unless the bird is to be let out for extended periods. Many birds can spend most of their time on a play pen or parrot perch. A cage guard is a good idea since their droppings are a sticky fluid which ends up outside the cage.
Breeding/Reproduction:
Lorikeets are easily bred. Although they are not easy to sex, once they are established, they nest freely.
Potential Problems:
An easy bird to care for.
Availability:
Readily available.
Activities:
Make sure you give them lots of toys, swings, and perches since they are very active and love to play.
Sparky the Smartest Talking Red Lory Bird In The World, offers you a beer!!!
Talking Rainbow Lorikeet
Beautiful rainbow lorikeet (Lory parrot) bathing, feeding and bird singing sound
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Rainbow Lorikeet / Rainbow Lory aka Green Naped Lory / Lorikeet :
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The Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus) is a parrot common to the eastern seaboard of Australia, ranging from Queensland to South Australia. It is also found around northwestTasmania. Its habitat is rainforest, coastal bush and woodland areas.
Forshaw recognizes 21 sub-species of this group, the most common of which is the Green-naped Lory. Not all sub-species are found in captivity and fewer still in the pet market. They come from New Guinea and the surrounding islands.
Description:
Rainbow lorikeets grow to 25-30cm in size, with a wingspan of about 17cm. Their eponymous markings are particularly striking: a dark blue head and stomach, a bright green back, tail and vent, and a red breast and beak.
Juveniles can be identified by their black beaks which over the next year gradually brighten to orange (the adult beak-color).
Rainbow Lorikeets and Humans :
As with any parrot, ownership of lorikeets must not be taken lightly. Captive lorikeets have a long lifespan, often in excess of 20 years. Their diet makes them particularly messy; they are well-known in aviculture for their messy, liquid droppings and energetic nature. Captive-bred rainbow lorikeets are legal to own in Australia. Talking Ability(compared to other species)
In many places wild lorikeets are so used to human campers and visitors that they can be hand-fed. The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary in Queensland is noted for its numerous lorikeets, which number in the thousands. Around 4pm each day the birds gather in a huge, noisy flock in the park's main area.
Visitors are encouraged to feed them a specially-prepared nectar, and the birds will happily settle on arms and heads to consume it. Rainbow lorikeets can also be hand-fed by visitors at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane, Queensland, and in many zoos and animal parks outside Australia.
Caring for your Lory:
Diet:
In the wild, Rainbow lorikeets feed mainly on pollen and nectar, and possess a tongue adapted especially for their particular diet. Many fruit orchard owners consider them a pest, as they often fly in groups and strip trees containing fresh fruit. They are also frequent visitors at bird feeders that supply lorikeet-friendly treats, such as store-bought nectar, sunflower seeds, and fruits such as apples, grapes and pears.
Reproduction / Rainbow:
Breeding usually occurs during spring (September to December in Australia and March through June in the U.S.), and in the wild, mated pairs nest in eucalypt tree hollows. In captivity several striking mutations have occurred. Please refer to the photo to the right:
Special Challenges of Lories and Lorikeets: Training And Behavioral Guidance
Other Relevant Web Resources:
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Photos of the Different Lory Species for Identification... Listing of Species
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Special Challenges of Lories and Lorikeets: Training and Behavioral Guidance
Taxonomy:
Family: Loriidae ... Genus: Scientific: Trichoglossus ... English: Wedge-tailed Lorikeets ... Dutch: Wigstaartlori ... German: Keilschwanzloris ... French: Loriquet
Species: Scientific: Trichoglossus haematodus haematodus ... English: Rainbow Lorikeet, Green-naped Lory ... Dutch: Regenbooglori, Groenneklori ... German: Breitbinden Allfarblori ... French: Loriquet à nuque verte ... CITES II- Endangered Species
Distribution: Buru, Ambon / Amboina, Seram, Seram Laut, Goram, Watubela Western Papuan Islands, Islands in Geelvink Bay, Western New Guinea, Kai Islands (also known as Kei Islands) - found in the south-eastern part of the Maluku Islands in Indonesia
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