Street fighting Rainbows

[Polytelismedia]

I couldnt believe how rough Rainbows are on each other when it comes to breeding! Take a look at the video of at least 2 pairs battling (and I mean battling!) for a nest cavity in Penrith, NSW Australia. The battle is at the 2 min 35 second mark. Has anyone else seen this type of behavior before?

YouTube - Rainbow Lorikeets wild and free in their native Australia

 

[Anne & Gang]

wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

 

[allison]

It doesnt surprise me If you consider how rough they are with their toys.

 

[April]

Wow,what little fighters indeed.

 

[waterfaller1]

LOL... Loved it! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Polytelismedia]

Your welcome Carole thanks for the comments

 

[Mystics Mom]

makes you really listen when they say dont let lorys share a cage..ive heard it can be very bad.

 

[MerryWings]

Lory's can share a cage, as long as it's with other lories. Most lories will get along really well. A friend of mine has many many rainbows and most of them are in with a buddy, only one pair she has to regularly seperate. The rest of the time they are very harmonious!

 

[DJHartmann]

this is about how rough Cheeky tries to play with me!

 

[Laurul Feather Cat]

They remind me of four year old children high on sugar! Get outta their way!

 

[Polytelismedia]

Allison I keep chuckling over this one every time I read it! I guess you have experienced replacing a few things for your lories...

It doesnt surprise me If you consider how rough they are with their toys.

 

[Ashling]

Looks like two pairs fighting for territory, or a good nest site. They can take on SC cockatoos as well!