Lory - Rainbow Lorikeet

Lory  -  Rainbow Lorikeet
Kingdom
  Animal
Class
  Bird
Tribe
  Lory
Species
  Rainbow Lorikeet
Status
  Least Concern
Added by
  JindoJeff - cheetah
Date Updated
  Sun Sep 7 21:42:10 2014
Image Credit
  http://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_shattuck/3811363412/
Image Comment
  Picture of a Rainbow Lorikeet in flight.
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Lory - Rainbow Lorikeet Facts & Trivia for kids

  • Rainbow Lorikeets are found in various habitats in Australia and Tasmania.
  • Rainbow Lorikeets feed on nectar, pollen, fruits and berries.
  • Rainbow Lorikeets have some natural enemies like birds of prey and snakes.
  • Rainbow Lorikeets have a tongue like a brush that can soak up nectar.
  • Rainbow Lorikeets form large (and noisy) flocks of birds.
  • Rainbow Lorikeets are highly variable in appearance.
  • There are 22 identified subspecies of Rainbow Lorikeet.
  • When young Rainbow Lorikeets have a brown bill, but it changes to orange or red as they become adults.
  • Rainbow Lorikeets often screech continuously when in flight.
  • Rainbow Lorikeets often cause damage to orchards and vineyards.

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