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Introducing a Lorikeet Rule-Breaker – the Black Lory

[…]foods. Further Reading You can read about the conservation status and IUCN evaluation of the Black Lory here. Amusing video of a Black Lory bathing.        Black Lorikeets image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by elvranharris and […]
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Popular and Rare Lories and Lorikeets as Pets

[…]in the pet trade include the blue-streaked and black-winged lories. Black-Capped Lory, Lorius lory lory A quiet (for a parrot!) voice, hardy constitution and friendly nature suit this 12 inch lory well to captivity. Its plumage is better seen than described – the black crown contrasting spectacularly with the blue […]
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Aggression in Lories and Lorikeets (Psittacidae, Lorinae)

[…]your birds occupied with constructive (rather than destructive!) activities.  Of course, proper lory nutrition is essential in fostering normal behavior and good relations among your pets.     Please also see my article on lory and lorikeet feeding behavior and natural history: Lories and Lorikeets – why do they differ so […]
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Lories and Lorikeets – why do they differ so from other parrots?

[…]Lorikeet, is, at 5 inches in length, the smallest, while the 12 inch long yellow-streaked lory is the largest (several species have tails that add a few inches to this figure, but these have quite small bodies). They are gregarious and noisy, and are a conspicuous part of the environments […]
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Mate Aggression in Parrots – Why Parrots Fight with their Partners

[…]Parrot Breeding Strategies Ultra-Violet Vision and Mate Choice in Parrots Blue-Steaked Lory image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Snowmanradio Blue-Steaked Lory image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by […]
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Bat-like Birds: Meet Asia’s Brilliant Hanging Parrots (Genus Loriculus)

[…]she feeds the chicks. Hanging parrot care generally parallels that of lories and lorikeets, and lory nectar  is an important component of the diet. Further Reading You can read more about the endangered Sangihe hanging parrot and related species at: http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/species/index.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=1521&m=0 Image referenced from Wikipedia and originally posted by […]
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Conditioning Parrots, Softbills and Finches for Breeding – Diet Changes

[…]to feed upon nectar…a surprising number of birds consume it during the spring and summer.  Lory Food is a useful alternative. Once your birds hatch out their chicks, you’ll need to make other dietary changes.  Nestlings require enormous amounts of food each day…a Zebra Finch was recorded as making 1,237 […]
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Introducing the Bee Bee Parrot,Tovi or Orange-Cheeked Parakeet

[…]provide Bee Bee Parrots with a high grade Small Parrot Seed Mix, Cockatiel Pellets, Fresh Sprouts, Lory Nectar, Canned Insects, fruit, corn and other vegetables, greens (kale, romaine, etc.) and edible flowers (Dandelion) and buds (fruit trees). Sounds like a lot of work, but Bee Bees really are a delight […]
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Bird Weights – How can you tell if your pet bird is too heavy or too thin?

[…](Peach-faced Lovebird to 85) Red Lory                                   160-170 Rainbow Lorikeet                       125-140 Sun Conure                               100-130 Golden Conure                          260-280 Goffin’s Cockatoo                      230-400 Orange-winged Amazon            350-500 Reasons for Weight Gain Cage Design, Exercise Options: A small or poorly-designed cage leads to boredom, lack of exercise and increased weight.  This is as true for finches as for parrots.  Even when given ample […]
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Two Mid-Sized Parrot Clowns: the Black-Capped and White Headed Caique, Pionites melanocephala and P. leucogaster

[…]the white-breasted caique is believed to be an important pollinator of at least 1 plant species. Lory nectar should be provided each week or so, and insecticide-free flowers will be relished. The base of the diet can be a high quality parrot pellet, along with a bit of seed-based food. […]
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