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Lories and lorikeets are small to medium-sized arboreal parrots which comprise the subfamily Loriinae. They have specialized brush-tipped tongues for feeding on nectar and soft fruits, and the majority have very brightly colored plumage. Lories are widely distributed throughout the Australasian region, including south-eastern Asia, Polynesia, Papua New Guinea and Australia.
Contents [hide]
1 Classification
1.1 Nomenclature
2 Characteristics
3 Conservation
3.1 Subfamily Loriinae
3.2 External links
[edit] Classification
Lories are usually classified as Loriinae, the most clearly distinct of the several rather uncertain subfamilies within the Psittacidae. Some authorities regard the differences between the Loriinae and the other parrots as sufficient to justify promoting the group to full family status, in which case, following the biological naming conventions, they become the Loriidae, and are placed alongside the remaining true parrots (Psittacidae) and the cockatoos (Cacatuidae) within the biological order Psittaciformes.
[edit] Nomenclature
Zemiau labai aiskiai parasyta kodel vienais atvejais naudojama angliskas zodis lory kitu lorikeet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Much like "parrot" and "parakeet" the usage of the terms "lory" and "lorikeet" is highly subjective. Species with longer, tapering tails are generally referred to as "lorikeets" while species with short, blunt tails are referred to as "lories". [1]
The Rainbow Lorikeet was one of the species of parrots appearing in the first edition of The Parrots of the World and also in John Gould's lithographs of the Birds of Australia. At that time and since they have been popularly described as one of the most beautiful species of parrot.
[edit] Characteristics
Tongue of a LoryLorikeets eat nectar from about 5,000 species of flowers. To collect the nectar they use their specialised tongues. On the tip of their tongues they have many protrusions; a tuft of papillae (extremely fine hairs). They extend to effectively collect nectar and pollen. Lorikeets have tapered wings and pointed tails that allow them to fly easily and display great agility.[citation needed] They also have strong feet and legs. They tend to be hyperactive and clownish in personality both in captivity and the wild.
Lories and lorikeets are small to medium-sized arboreal parrots which comprise the subfamily Loriinae. They have specialized brush-tipped tongues for feeding on nectar and soft fruits, and the majority have very brightly colored plumage. Lories are widely distributed throughout the Australasian region, including south-eastern Asia, Polynesia, Papua New Guinea and Australia.
Contents [hide]
1 Classification
1.1 Nomenclature
2 Characteristics
3 Conservation
3.1 Subfamily Loriinae
3.2 External links
[edit] Classification
Lories are usually classified as Loriinae, the most clearly distinct of the several rather uncertain subfamilies within the Psittacidae. Some authorities regard the differences between the Loriinae and the other parrots as sufficient to justify promoting the group to full family status, in which case, following the biological naming conventions, they become the Loriidae, and are placed alongside the remaining true parrots (Psittacidae) and the cockatoos (Cacatuidae) within the biological order Psittaciformes.
[edit] Nomenclature
Zemiau labai aiskiai parasyta kodel vienais atvejais naudojama angliskas zodis lory kitu lorikeet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Much like "parrot" and "parakeet" the usage of the terms "lory" and "lorikeet" is highly subjective. Species with longer, tapering tails are generally referred to as "lorikeets" while species with short, blunt tails are referred to as "lories". [1]
The Rainbow Lorikeet was one of the species of parrots appearing in the first edition of The Parrots of the World and also in John Gould's lithographs of the Birds of Australia. At that time and since they have been popularly described as one of the most beautiful species of parrot.
[edit] Characteristics
Tongue of a LoryLorikeets eat nectar from about 5,000 species of flowers. To collect the nectar they use their specialised tongues. On the tip of their tongues they have many protrusions; a tuft of papillae (extremely fine hairs). They extend to effectively collect nectar and pollen. Lorikeets have tapered wings and pointed tails that allow them to fly easily and display great agility.[citation needed] They also have strong feet and legs. They tend to be hyperactive and clownish in personality both in captivity and the wild.