Edward's Lorikeets
- Lories as Pets or Aviary Birds
- Feeding & Housing Your Lories & Lorikeets
- Lories & Lorikeets in Aviculture
- Lory Photo Gallery
- Listing of Species
- Lory / Lorikeet Books
- Lory Food
- Lorikeet Health Care Program
Status in the Wild / Distribution:
CITES II - Endangered Species 
Distribution: Timor
Description:
Forehead, cheeks, and chin are dark blue. Upper breast is yellow with narrow green edges to the feathers. Males may have a little red in their edging. Don't count on this as being an absolute re: sex, but it does seem to be true much of the time. Abdomen is dark green.
One of the quieter "rainbows" and possibly the best pet quality. Usually remaining tame forever. They will speak. (Description by Dick Schroeder - Owner of Cuttlebone Plus & Expert Breeder / Keeper of Lories).
- Average Price: $325 - $400
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: Trichoglossus ... English: Wedge-tailed Lorikeet ... Dutch: Wigstaartlori: ... German: Keilschwanzloris ... French: Loriquet Species: Scientific: Trichoglossus haematodus capistratus ... English: Edward's Lorikeet ... Dutch: Edwards Lori, Blauwwanglori ... German: Edward Allfarblori, Blauwangen Allfarblori ... French: Loriquet de Edward
Related Web Resources: Lexicon of Parrots (please scroll down) ... KCBBS
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