Lory Rainbow (green Naped) behavior

The Rainbow Lory is a spectacle to behold with his glorious colorful plumage. It is no surprise that he is a favorite among many bird fanciers. One fancier wrote in that, "There are no other birds as magical and entertaining as a Lory." and the Rainbow Lory allows us to see why!

In order to avoid confusion it should be mentioned that the Swainson's Blue Mt. Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus moluccanus) has also been called the Rainbow Lory, but this article will deal with the Green Naped Lory (Trichoglossus haematodus haematodus). It should also be noted that there are at least 21 subspecies of the nominate form Trichoglossus haematodus. Some sources site as many as 22 to 26 different subspecies of lories in the genus of Trichoglossus. The variance is due to the fact that a couple of them are debatable in different research groups.

The Rainbow Lory tends to be a one-man bird. Bonding to one person in the family or choosing one particular part of your home as his own is common occurrence. For this reason it is very important that you socialize your Rainbow Lory well. If hand raised they are gentle loving pets that can even be handled by most strangers. They are highly intelligent creatures and for this reason many are able to learn several tricks, sometimes amazingly difficult ones. Because they are so intelligent the Rainbow Lory does require a stimulating environment with several toys. Many Lories enjoy small parrot toys such as wooden blocks or bells. They can be loud, although not as loud as some other parrot species and are generally considered quiet in comparison. While not good talkers many Rainbow Lories are good mimics.