What birds do lorikeets get along with?

Small Australian lorikeets will co-exist in pairs in a planted aviary with other species such as finches and doves so long as the area is large enough and not overcrowded but choosing to mix species requires some investigation to ensure that there is no fighting over territories and so the advice of an experienced bird …

Can lorikeets live with other birds?

As pets, hand-reared birds are the best choice as they are more familiar with people and easier to handle. Lorikeets are highly gregarious and if not in the company of other birds will fulfil their need for company with people or other pets.

Do lorikeets attack other birds?

Rainbow lorikeets are highly territorial about their breeding areas, and will aggressively attack other birds to drive them away, and not just smaller birds like noisy miners, but large birds like magpies. What is most terrifying about lorikeets is when they become established in a non-native environment.

Can lorikeets live with cockatiels?

Saying all that I would definitely not have them out with the Cockatiels or in the same cage with them. The cockatiels would not cope with his play antics. And yes they can be aggressive with other birds in breeding season. For those of us who have had pet lorikeets you would not swap them for the world.

Are rainbow lorikeets friendly?

While they have an overall friendly disposition, Rainbow Lorikeets aren’t always the friendliest to other birds. They are quite territorial and have even been known to attack other unfamiliar Rainbow Lorikeets in extreme cases.

Can lorikeets live with budgies?

Budgies will mix happily with other small birds, including their fellow Australians the cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus), and many other small parrots, parakeets and lorikeets. Zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata) generally get along with budgies too.

Can lorikeets and budgies live together?

Can you teach rainbow lorikeets talk?

Lorikeets, Ringneck parrots, Major Mitchells, Amazons, Galahs and Twenty-eights are also good talkers.

What can you not feed lorikeets?

Foods NOT to feed your lorikeet Avocado. This is extremely toxic and will cause death in birds. Chocolate. Toxic to birds, they cannot digest chocolate, which will lead to serious illness.