Black-Capped Lory | Lorius lory Care & Info
Thinking about adding a black-capped lory (Lorius lory) to your family? Good choice! These colorful New Guinean natives can make fantastic pets. They do need some special care, however, and …
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
Let’s talk lorikeets and lories! These Australasian parrots have an unusual diet and they’ve evolved to adapt to it perfectly. This has led to the lorikeet tongue being the strangest …
What Is A Lory? | Lories vs Lorikeets
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 …