Weber's Lorikeets
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The Weber's Lorikeet is indigenous to Flores Island, Indonesia in the Lesser Sundra islands and its habitat consists of rainforest and stands of Casuarina trees up to 4600 ft. on
The Weber's Lorikeets were previously referred to as rainbow lorikeets – but they actually are a distinct sub-species.
Description:
The Weber's Lorikeets are slightly smaller than the rainbow lories, averaging 9 inches in length and a wing span of 5 inches.
The body is almost entirely green with lighter green breast and hind collar. Bright emerald-green streaking is visible on its head. The forehead may have some turquoise markings. The breast and thighs are yellowish or reddish. The beak is orange-red and the irises orange-red. The legs are gray.
Behavior in the Wild :
In the wild, they tend to form small noisy groups that feed acrobatically in the canopy. They are frequently seen in mixed flocks with other parrots.
They vocalizations consist of sharp rolling screech at regular intervals in flight, shrill chattering while feeding, soft twittering at rest, loud clear musical call.
Breeding / Nesting:
They nest in high, unlined tree hollow. Courtship display consists of wing fluttering to reveal under-wing pattern,; they swing upside down, perform head-bobbing, tail-fanning and bill-fencing. They breed throughout most of the year.
The hen lays 2 - 3 eggs, which she incubates for 25 days. The young fledge 7 to 8 weeks after hatching.
Diet:
In the wild, they mainly feed on nectar and pollen, but also insects and fruit such as figs. The regular zoo diet consists of 30% nectar, 30% fruit and vegetables (such as kale, grapes, apples, cantaloupe), 30% bird of paradise pellets, 10% plants flowers and other novelty items.
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 heamatodus weberi ... English: Weber's Lorikeet ... Dutch: Webers Lori ... German: Weber Allfarblori ... French: Loriquet de Weber CITES II - Endangered Species Distribution: Island Flores
Related Web Resources: Lexicon of Parrots
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