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Lories & lorikeets

Lories and lorikeets are scientifically categorized as members of the tribe Loriini, which currently contains 19 different, colorful genera that are naturally found throughout Australasia. The most popular pet lory and lorikeet species include the rainbow lorikeet, chattering lory and dusky lory.

These parrots favor an unusual diet high in flower nectar and fruits. They’ve actually involved special brush-tipped tongues to reach deep into their favorite flower species – a bit freaky if you’ve never seen it before! In this section you’ll find information about the different types of lories and lorikeets, their funky tongues, lifespan, care in the home and much more.

 

Lorikeet tongue: the strangest tool in the parrot world

Published: September 16, 2020Modified: March 21, 2022

Let’s talk lorikeets and lories! These Australasian parrots have an unusual diet and they’ve evolved to adapt to it perfectly. This has lead to the lorikeet tongue being the strangest …

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Headshot of a dusky lory parrot.

What is a lory? | Lories vs lorikeets

Published: September 9, 2020Modified: March 21, 2022

Australasia is home to a wide range of native parrots. Among them are colorful species from a subfamily called Loriinae, usually referred to as lories or lorikeets. But what is …

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  • Parrots by species
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    • African grey parrots
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    • Conures
    • Eclectus
    • Indian ringnecks
    • Lories & lorikeets
    • Lovebirds
    • Parakeets
    • Parrotlets
    • Quaker parrots
  • Parrot care topics
    • Parrot accessories
    • Parrot diet
    • Parrot comparisons
    • Parrot DIY
    • Parrot facts
    • Parrot lifespan
    • Parrot talking
    • Parrot training
    • Wild parrots