In general, lories are bigger, with tails that are short, rounded, or square. Lorikeets tend to be smaller, with longer, pointed tails. Most lories are red with patches of yellow, purple, and …

The red lory (Trichoglossus borneus) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is the second-most commonly kept lory in captivity, after the rainbow lorikeet.

A lory’s tongue has a brush-like appearance, which is designed for extracting nectar from flower blossoms. There are 12 genera of lories and lorikeets, with 56 species and numerous …

Oct 26, 2023 · Lories and lorikeets are sometimes referred to as “brush-tongued parrots,” as their tongues have brush-like tips that help them retrieve pollen and nectar from flowers in the wild. …

Mar 30, 2025 · Lorikeets and lories are stunning birds with over 100 different species. They are called “brush-tongued parrots” because of their special tongues for drinking nectar. Their …

Dec 19, 2023 · So, what is a lory? If you’re familiar with parrot naming, you’ll know that both ‘lory’ and ‘lorikeet’ are names used to refer to parrots from the tribe Loriini, subfamily Loriinae.

Sep 15, 2023 · Lories and lorikeets are native to Australia, Tasmania and the South Pacific islands. There are more than 100 species of lories and lorikeets. They are sometimes called …

Dec 5, 2016 · The meaning of LORY is any of numerous parrots (family Loriidae) of Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands related to the lorikeets and usually having the tongue …

lory, any of numerous parrots of the subfamily Loriinae. See parrot. This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.

These arboreal birds are found in different regions of Australia and Asia. There are about 50 species in the group, most being popular as pets in the United States and worldwide. The …