Size: 12 inches Lifespan: 20+ years Bird Species: Lory (Lorikeet) Colors: Combo of green, blue, & orange Sounds: Vocal, Mimics, Natural calls Interaction: Social, Playful, Fun, Affectionate, Energetic Comparable Breeds: Eclectus Parrot, Hawk-Headed Parrot

Temperament. Rainbow Lorikeets are sweet, affectionate birds who are known for their comical antics and congenial personalities.

A major health concern for the rainbow lory, or for any lory, is food spoilage. You must change a lory’s liquid food often, especially in warm weather, when the rich food rapidly becomes infected with bacteria. Fruit will spoil too if it’s left for even a few hours in the cage. This can cause infections of the crop and even general toxicity. A rainbow lory can live 20 to 30 years, but it is the lucky and unusual lory that makes it that long. There is a common myth that lories don’t need water. This is untrue and should be dispelled immediately.