Rainbow lorikeets: Four things you didn’t know about them Loud and belligerent, rainbow lorikeets are the soundtrack of urban Australia They live so close to us that we think we know everything there is to know about the iconic bird Here are a few facts you about rainbow lorikeets you may have missed
Lorikeets: Four things you didn’t know about them Loud and belligerent, rainbow lorikeets are the soundtrack of urban Australia They live so close to us that we think we know everything there is to know about the iconic bird Here are a few facts about rainbow lorikeets you may have missed In some parts of Australia, lorikeets are considered
Drunk birds: inebriation in the wild - Australian Geographic In northern Australia, mango, umbrella, and other trees, can cause mild drunkenness in birds when the fruit or nectar ferments at different times throughout the year But many of the lorikeets brought to the hospital aren’t just mildly drunk – they’re completely sloshed, and sometimes for days at a time The most probable culprit is the Schotia brachypetala, a southern African native
Is the musk lorikeet Australia’s best-smelling bird? The musk lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna) has made a name for itself among collectors and enthusiasts for its distinctive scent Depending on who you talk to, it’s a combination of honeyed florals and a sweet, earthy musk Endemic to south-central and eastern Australia, including Kangaroo Island and Tasmania, the musk lorikeet is a beautiful and highly social bird It’s just as comfortable
The black lory is a rare beauty - Australian Geographic As juveniles, black lories have white rings around their eyes, which are quite adorable Here’s one hanging out with a rainbow lorikeet: If you’re wondering what the difference between a lory and a lorikeet is, lories generally have relatively short tails, like you can see on this black-capped lory, while lorikeets have longer tails
Woah, check out ‘Sprinkles’ over here - Australian Geographic “This particular rainbow lorikeet has visited me twice now It has always been with other rainbow lorikeets and happily feeds, drinks, talks, plays and flies with them ” According to avian expert Professor Bob Doneley from the School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, all signs point to the bird being a pied mutation of a rainbow lorikeet “The colour of the beak indicates
The race against Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome What is Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome? LPS primarily affects wild rainbow lorikeets (Trichoglossus moluccanus) Initially, afflicted birds lose balance and are unable to fly, despite not showing any apparent injuries As the disease progresses, the birds lose control of their limbs – and their beaks – entirely How big is the problem?
lorikeets Archives - Australian Geographic Wildlife You may know rainbow lorikeets, but what about all the other lorikeets? Australia is home to seven species of lorikeet, of which the rainbow lorikeet is the best known