Parrakkets. 4^; 



Lorikeets are not very free breeders in captivity, but 

 several species have reared young. For a nest the ordinary 

 j)arrakeet nest-box as described above is all that they require. 



Swainson's or the Blue-Mountain Lorikeet {Tricho- 

 olossus novce- hollandicB) is the best-known species,, and makes a 

 delightful aviary bird, brilliantly clad in green, red, blue and 

 yellow. It is a common species in the Eastern parts of Australia. 



The Red - COLLARED Lorikeet {T. riibritorques) is the 

 north-western form of the last-mentioned, while the OrnatE 

 Lorikeet (7". ornatiis) comes from Celebes. 



The closely-allied genus Psitteuteles, which is doubtfully 

 distinct from Trichoglossjis, contains birds which differ chiefly in 

 the absence of any red colouring in their plumage, being chiefly 

 green and yellow. The Scaly-breasted Lorikeet {P. chloro- 

 lepidotes) inhabiting the South-east of Australia is a well-known 

 member of this genus. Another denizon of the same region, 

 but one rarely imported on account of its reputed delicacy when 

 first captured, is the Musky Lorikeet (^Glossopsittacics concmnus) 

 a charming bird that is not difficult to keep under proper treat- 

 ment. 



In the foregoing very brief sketch of a most delightful 



group of birds it has only been possible to mention the mere 

 names of a few of the species that can be kept in this country. 

 For a more complete account of these birds I would refer the 

 reader to my book entitled Parrakeets, which deals exhaustively 

 with the imported species. 



