Rainbow Lorikeets.

© Pjerry (Pierre Timmermans) 2023
Rainbow Lorikeets

Sweet-natured, vibrantly brilliant rainbow lorikeets are long-lived, medium-sized parrots that grow to just over a foot long from the beak to the tail feathers. They are busybodies that like to be in the midst of the action. Of the seven species of lorikeet that reside in Australia, the rainbow lorikeet is most commonly known.

Origin and History
The rainbow lorikeet is native to coastal regions from northern Queensland to Southern Australian along the eastern coastline. Colonies of rainbow lorikeets have since established in Perth in western Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. The rainbow lorikeet lives in the trees of the rainforest, the bush, and the woodlands. Rainbow lorikeets can fly up to 40 miles in a day to find food. They often fly in noisy flocks of one or two dozen birds.

Temperament
Rainbow lorikeets are sweet, affectionate birds that are known for their comical antics and friendly personalities. In general, these birds are friendly, easy to socialize, and value interaction with their human keepers.

Hand-feed these young birds during their training. They will become acclimated to human touch and may be less nippy.

This bird is a highly intelligent bird that can learn tricks and other behaviors.

Species Overview
COMMON NAMES: Rainbow lorikeet, lory, rainbow bird
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Trichoglossus moluccanus (Subspecies: Swainson's Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus moluccanus), the Lake Eyre Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus eyrei), and the Northern Moluccan Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus septentrionalis)
ADULT SIZE: Up to 15 inches in length and 2.5 to 5.5 ounces in weight
LIFE EXPECTANCY: Up to 30 years
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