Stella's Lorikeets
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Status in the Wild / Distribution:
The Stella's Lorikeet is native to New Guinea 
CITES II - Endangered Species.
Description::
The Stella's Lorikeet averages 15 1/2" (39 cm) in length. The tail is longer than the body. One of the dimorphic (sexes are visually different) species. The wings are green, as is the mantle and upper tail. Head, under wing coverts, and underparts are scarlet. The scarlet on the breast has a purple sheen in the correct light. Hens have yellow thighs and lower back.
There is a melanistic phase where the normal red is replaced by purple/black. In this phase the male has red thighs and lower back, the hen's being black.
Very quiet, as are all of the Charmosynas. Even wild caught Stella's become quite tame. Wonderful birds! Always at play, rolling on the cage floor or swinging by one foot from the top. . (Description by Dick Schroeder - Owner of Cuttlebone Plus & Expert Breeder / Keeper of Lories).
Approximate Cost: Among the priciest lories $1200- $1500 per pair.
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: Charmosyna ... English: Honey Lorikeet ... Dutch: Honingpapegaaien ... German: Zierloris ... French: Loriquet de miele Species: Scientific: Charmosyna papou stellae ... English: Stella's Lorikeet ... Dutch: Stella Lori, Stella's Honinglori ... German: Stellas Papualori ... French: Loriquet de Stella
Related Web Resources: Lexicon of Parrots (please scroll down) ... Aves International
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