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Rainbow Lory
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Rainbow Lory

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Scientific Name:

Trichoglossus haematodus


Distribution

Indonesia, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu.


Diet:

Nectar and pollen from native trees and shrubs, fruits, flowers.


Facts

Habitat:  Different types of habitat, from tropical rainforest to savannah and cultivated land.

Incubation: 25 days, 1-3 eggs


Social structure: pairs or small flocks


Weight: 121-137g


Dimensions:  25-30cm


Lifespan: 16 under human care


Estimated population in the wild: Common to abundant


IUCN Status: Least concern


Threats:  Heavily traded for the pet trade.


Did you know that:

The tip of their brush-tipped tongue has hairy projections (called papillae) that soak up nectar and catch pollen.




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