Lorikeets, also known as Lories, are small to medium colorful psittacines native to Australia.
Lorikeets are playful and energetic birds that require a special diet of a nectar, fruits and vegetables.
General Care and Tips
- Keep wings clipped.
- Trim nails regularly.
- Keep Quickstop (a styptic powder clotting agent safe for birds) handy in case of bleeding pin feathers or nails.
- Offer fresh food and water daily.
- Lories love to bathe, so offer a bathing tub or bowl of water.
- Cuttlebone provides necessary minerals.
Toxic for Pet Birds
Species
- Olive-headed Lorikeet
- Rainbow Lorikeet
- Scaly-breasted Lorikeet
- Black-winged Lory
- Dusky Lory
Lorikeets Care and Special Needs
Lorikeets Merchandise
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Fast Facts
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Family
Loriidae
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Size
6 to 16 inches
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Talking Ability
Low
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Noise Level
Low
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Lifespan
10 to 20 years
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Breeding Ability
Varies depending on species
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Courtship Male
Stands upright with neck bent and head bobbing while hopping along the perch or ground
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Number of eggs
3-5
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Incubation
21 days
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Compatibility with other species
Not recommended
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Diet
Pollen, nectar, vegetables, and fruits such as apples, grapes and pears
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Sexing
DNA or Surgical
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Fact:
Brushed tongues for extracting nectar from over 5,000 types of flowers
