Rainbow Lorikeets in Love: An Amazing Video

Our house at Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia, was surrounded by native bush. We had gum trees, banksias, and bottlebrushes, making it a bird’s paradise. We did not feed the birds, but we placed a plastic bowl of water on the deck which was magnet for them. Thirty-seven species of birds loved our place; some came only once. Over the years, the rainbow lorikeets, the noisy miners, and the red wattlebirds took over, and the wonderful little birds declined.

The bowerbirds were the first to arrive in the morning. While the pasha had a bath, the female birds waited patiently in the nearby bushes for their turn. Throughout the day, the red wattlebirds claimed the pool, sometimes for hours. They’d launch themselves from a nearby railing at different heights—like Olympic high divers—from what would be the equivalent of 10, 5, or 3 metres. Occasionally, they competed for space with the noisy miners. Then, in the late afternoon, the rainbow lorikeets would arrive in rowdy flocks of five to ten, turning the quiet water bowl into a noisy, chaotic swimming carnival.

The “Love Birds”. For over 15 years, a pair of Rainbow Lorikeets visited us—always together. If one was ever missing, the other would call out until they were reunited. They cared for each other and loved each other greatly. While gentle with one another, but bossy to all the other birds. Whenever our Love Birds arrived, all bathing activities came to a halt. Birds of every size—even the bigger ones like magpies—cleared out of the pool and waited patiently in the nearby bushes until the “Love Birds” finished. This could take some time. No one dared to challenge their authority.

After their long, refreshing bath, the colourful Rainbow Lorikeets flutter into the branches of a nearby gum tree. Then, they preen and groom each other’s feathers for a long time. After that, they rested and seemed to enjoy the fantastic view of the lagoon and the Ranges.

Rainbow Lorikeets typically sleep at night. However, on this occasion, we observed two of these lively birds taking an unexpected nap in the nearby gum trees. After an exhausting swim, it seemed they needed a little rest. Their colorful plumage stood out against the green leaves, and we had never witnessed such a sight before. It was a rare moment of quiet for these normally active birds—a little pause in their busy day.

The two Rainbow Lorikeets had many offspring, and they cared for them wonderfully. Feeding and grooming them. Both parents share the work. But when they came for bathing, they were treated like all other birds, they were not allowed to share the bath with them.

Now turn on the speaker and watch the video of the Love Birds – Rainbow Lorikeets.

If you enjoyed the love story video and want to watch another video, click the Dragon Fight. A brutal fight between two Water Dragons about a beautiful girl and control over the area. We are sure you will love the video and the music as well.
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