Chattering Lories
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Distribution:
The Chattering Lory aka Moluccan Lory is a Protected Species (Cites II) and can be found on the Halmahera and Weda Islands.
Description:
They average 12" (30cm) in length and are all dark red except for the wings and thighs which are green. One of the better talking species and perhaps one of the cleverest at escaping or just being all around trouble makers.
Great personalities, always up to something. If something is placed on top of their cage they will work endlessly until it's knocked to the floor. Food and water bowls must be attached to the cage, and even then they will likely become toys! There is a sub-species, the Yellow-backed Lory, L. g. flavopalliatus, which has a patch of yellow on the mantel.
Either makes a great, if somewhat vocal pet. They produce a shrill, whistle-like call. Thankfully they don't do it very frequently. Still quieter than an amazon. (Description by Dick Schroeder - Owner of Cuttlebone Plus & Expert Breeder / Keeper of Lories).
Average Price: $350 - $450 ea.
Lories in Captivity:
Lories are popular companion birds due to their intelligence, entertaining personality and stunning beauty. They are also quite easily bred, so there are readily available. Their expected lifespan is 28+ years. They reach maturity at 8 mos or later. Males and females look alike and breeders depend on DNA or endoscopic sexing to determine sex.
They are affectionate, curious, extroverted and clowny and exhibit some unique behaviors. Some like to wrap themselves up in a blanket for sleeping. At times, they can even be seen sleeping on their backs. They are capable of aggressive behavior if their territory and possessions are not respected. They are demanding in care requirements (especially diet preparations) and require a lot of attention. Daily baths or showers should be part of their grooming regimen.
They are trainable and, with a little patience and know-how, can be trained to eliminate in a certain area on cue. This webpage will provide you with instructions.
Their voice ranges from loud, piercing whistles and metallic "pings" to soft, high-pitched warbles and chattering.
Taxonomy:
Family: Loriidae 
Genus: Scientific: Lorius ... English: Greater Noble Parrots ... Dutch: Breedstaartlori ... German: Breitschwanzloris ... French: Lorius Species: Scientific: Lorius garrulus garrulus aka Domicella garrulus garrulus ... English: Chattering Lory ... Dutch: Molukkenlori, Rode Geelmantellori ... German: Gelbmantellori ... French: Lori de Moluques Sub-Species: garrulus, flavopalliatus, morotaianus
Sub-species:
Yellow-backed Lories: Family: Loriidae Genus: Scientific: Lorius ... English: Greater Noble Parrot ... Dutch: Breedstaartlori ... German: Breitschwanzloris ... French: Lorius Species: Scientific: Lorius garrulus flavopalliatus aka Domicella garrulus flavopalliatus ... English: Yellow-backed Lory ... Dutch: Geelmantellori ... German: Prachtgelbmantellori ... French: Lori à dos jaune CITES II - Endangered Species Distribution: Batjan and Obi
Related Web Resources: Lexicon of Parrots - Please scroll down to no. 2 for information and click on link to view photo ... KCBBS
Morotai Yellow-backed Lories: Family: Loriidae Genus: Scientific: Lorius ... English: Greater Noble Parrot's ... Dutch: Breedstaartlori ... German: Breitschwanzloris ... French: Lorius Species: Scientific: Lorius garrulusmorotaianus aka Domicella garrulus morotaianus ... English: Morotai Yellow-backed Lory ... Dutch: Morotai Geelmantellori ... German: Morotai Gelbmantellori ... French: Lori de Morotai CITES II - Endangered Species Distribution: Morotai, Raou Island
Related Websites: Lexicon of Parrots .
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