Parrot, term applied to a large group of gaudy, raucous birds of the family Psittacidae. They have been kept as cage birds since ancient times, and they have always been popular because they are amusing, intelligent, and often affectionate. Several are a
2 of 2 Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus). Thelories(with short tails) andlorikeets(with longer, pointed tails) make up the Psittacidae subfamilyLoriinae. The 53 species in 12 genera are found in Australia,New Guinea, and some Pacific islands. All have a slender, wavy-edgedbeakan...
2 of 2 Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus).(more) The lories (with short tails) and lorikeets (with longer, pointed tails) make up the Psittacidae subfamily Loriinae. The 53 species in 12 genera are found in Australia, New Guinea, and some Pacific islands. All have a slender,...