Rainbow Lory birds

Behavior/Health Concerns:  Rainbow lories have a tendency to be vocal and scream, but they are less nippy than other species of lories. Rainbow lories can also be extremely territorial, sometimes protecting their status in the flock to the death. All lories are susceptible to hemochromatosis (iron storage disease) and visceral gout. Rainbow lory birds require a low-protein and low-iron diets that consist largely of fruit and nectar. Rainbow lories do not usually eat seed and most breeders do not recommend giving rainbow lories a pellet diet. Opt for fesh fruits, vegetable and sprouts instead. Lories also have a nearly liquid stool that make constant cleaning a must.