OUR ANIMALS

Rainbow Lorikeet

Rainbow lorikeets are native to the tropical forests, open woodlands and plantations of Australia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. They live in pairs or large groups. These groups are temporary gatherings that fall apart once the pairs are formed. In our zoo you will find these colorful birds in Lori Landing. They make a lot of noise there, because Rainbow Lories usually chatter away.
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Colorful birds that like to cuddle

Rainbow lorikeets are curious and active birds. They have a colorful appearance. The head is blue, the chest yellow and red-orange, the beak red and the feathers and tail are dark green in color. When the bird flies, you can clearly see that even the inside of the wings is beautifully colored red and yellow. You may notice that some birds have bald spots or messier plumage. That's because they like to snuggle with each other a lot. 

 

In Lori Landing, the rainbow lorises fly freely among the walking visitors. It is even possible to feed the lories a cup of nectar. The birds even come to sit on your hands, which makes a visit to the Lori Landing a unique experience. 

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The rainbow lorikeet

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Facts about the rainbow lorikeet

English names

Rainbow lorikeet

Scientific names

Trichoglossus moluccanus

living environment

Rainforests of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia and Australia

Voedsel

Nectar, pollen and soft fruit

Weight

75 - 157 grams

Nest size

1-3 eggs

Hatching time

± 25 days

IUCN status

Not threatened

Avifauna is committed

…to conserve vulnerable or endangered species. With our special bird collection and the expertise of our employees, we contribute to the preservation of biodiversity, both in the park and in the region.

DID YOU KNOW THAT THE RAINBOW LORY ALWAYS CARRIES A MULTITOOL IN YOUR POCKET?

Rainbow lorikeets eat nectar, fruits and seeds. They use their tongue for this, which looks like a small brush. The tongue has a kind of brush-shaped tip that the Rainbow Lorikeet used to lick nectar from flowers. The strong beak is useful again tools to gnaw open flowers to get to the nectar, and also for opening fruits and to cracking seeds. So they always have one multi tool in your pocket. 

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