There are more than 50 species of lories and lorikeets (tribe Loriini), small to medium-sized arboreal parrots characterised by their specialised brush-tipped tongues for feeding on nectar of various blossoms and soft fruits, preferably berries. They are widely distributed throughout the Australasian region, including south-eastern Asia, Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and Australia, and the majority have very brightly coloured plumage. They are widely distributed throughout the Australasian region, including south-eastern Asia, Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and Australia, and the majority have very brightly coloured plumage.
See also: Isis lorikeet, Mount Apo lorikeet, Rainbow Lorikeet, Roseate cockatoo
