All about the rainbow lorikeet:
Interesting Facts- I bet you never knew that...
*The rainbow lorikeet's sharp, screeching voice is heard pretty much all the time- during flight, while feeding, and even at rest!
*Many people refer to the rainbow lorikeets as “parrots with attitude!”
*They truly do
exhibit most of the colors of the rainbow in their plumage- the
head is usually violet or blue, the belly is yellow and orange,
the eyes and the beak are
red, and the wings and the tail are green!
*Four
sub-species of rainbow lorikeets are found in
*Their agility and energy is often compared to that of a monkey!
*Rainbow lorikeets exhibit a long life; some have been known to live for twenty years! (To learn about the full life history of rainbows, visit the Reproduction page!)
*Like other parrots, rainbows can be bought as pets, but owners are encouraged to try and buy a male and female pair so they can mate. It is also recommended that rainbow lorikeets are not caged with other species, because they are not very tolerant.
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