Bird Magazine
Breeding Lorries and Lorikeets: Today, lorries and lorikeets are kept as companion birds in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Southeast Asia. The interest and demand for lory and lorikeet companion birds...
Purple-naped Lory: Breeding Purple-naped Lories (Lorius domicella) is an intricate process that requires attention to detail regarding their diet, housing, and breeding behavior. These lories, native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia, are colorful...
Black-capped Lory: Breeding Black-capped Lories (Lorius lory) require specific attention to their housing, diet, and environmental conditions to ensure successful reproduction. Below is a comprehensive guide on breeding this stunning parrot species: 1. Pair...
Blue-streaked Lory: The Joy of Breeding Blue-Streaked Lories (Eos lotor): A Colorful Adventure Breeding blue-streaked lories can be an exciting journey filled with vibrant colors and lively personalities. These birds, known for their striking...
Yellow-bibbed Lory: The Bright World of Breeding Yellow-Bibbed Lories Yellow-bibbed lories are vibrant, lively parrots known for their stunning colors and playful personalities. Breeding these beautiful birds can be a rewarding experience, but it...
Collared Lory: Breeding Collared Lories (Phigys solitarius), a species native to Fiji, requires a specific setup and care to ensure successful reproduction. These small and colorful parrots thrive in warm, tropical environments, so replicating...
Dusky lory: Breeding Dusky Lories (Pseudeos fuscata) requires attention to specific needs, including housing, diet, and breeding behavior. Here’s a guide to help with successfully breeding Dusky Lories: Alternative common names are the white-rumped lory or...
Lory and Lorikeet Feeding requires a unique approach due to their specialized dietary needs. Unlike many other parrots, lories and lorikeets are nectarivorous, meaning their primary food source in the wild is nectar, along...
Yellow-streaked lory: Breeding Yellow-streaked Lories (Chalcopsitta scintillata), also known as the streaked lory or yellowish-streaked lory, requires an understanding of their specific habitat, diet, and behavioral needs. Here are key points to consider when breeding these colorful...
Scaly-breasted lorikeet: Breeding Scaly-breasted Lorikeets (Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus) can be a rewarding experience but requires a specific understanding of their needs for housing, diet, and breeding behavior. Here’s an overview to help guide you through...
Rainbow Lorikeet: Breeding Rainbow Lorikeets (Trichoglossus moluccanus) can be a rewarding yet challenging task, given their specific needs. Below are essential points to consider when breeding them in captivity: 1. Pairing and Compatibility 2....
Breeding and keeping the Green-naped Lorikeet, (Trichoglossus rubritorquis), a subspecies of the Rainbow Lorikeet, can be an enjoyable experience, but it requires a deep understanding of their specific needs, especially regarding diet, space, and...
Chattering Lory – Lorius garrulus: The Chattering Lory is a member of the genus Lorius. The members of this genus are unmistakable: large, stocky lories with longish, broad tails. All species have green wings,...
Lorikeet genetics and mutations – Content creator: Petrus A. van Tonder Lorikeet genetics and mutations are a fascinating area of study, particularly because of the vibrant colors and patterns that these birds can display....
