Also known as lories, lorikeets are an extremely colorful bird found throughout Australia, Papua New Guinea, and southern Asia. Despite their stunning plumage, the most unique thing about lorikeets is their unique brush-tipped tongue, which allows them to drink nectar. History: Although the terms lorikeet and lory tend to be subjective, the most common distinction between the two is that lorikeets have longer tails, whereas lories have shorter, more blunt tails. Scientific Name:Tribe Loriini. Characteristics: Lorikeets are loved amongst bird owners due to their extremely docile and affectionate personalities, as well as their intelligence and ability to speak. Size: There are over sixty known species of lorikeets, and almost all of them are extremely vibrant and colorful. This lorikeet toy measures 2.5" long and 1.5" tall, about the size of a credit card stood upright. The Lorikeet is part of the Wings of the World Birds collection. All of our products are Non-toxic and BPA free.