2006-10-07 15:42:40 · 6 answers · asked by sandra s 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
Sexual morphism varies between species in almost any genus or family of birds. Most Lories are monomorphic (sexes look the same), including Chattering, Black Capped, Rainbow, Cardinal and Dusky Lories. If I haven't mentioned the kind you have, you can type "(your kind of lory)" and "dimorphic" , "monomorphic" into your browser. Dimorphic Lories will very in appearance between gender, and you can find pictures of each.
2006-10-07 18:00:01 · answer #1 · answered by Em 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lorikeets are very hard to sex visually. The males tend to be slightly larger and have larger heads. The absolute best way is DNA testing. It's very inexpensive and can be done now from a feather. Link with information on how to do it below.
I own many lories and lorikeets.
2006-10-09 00:31:12 · answer #2 · answered by Gevera Bert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The colour of the bird depends upon the species and the variation with in that species, however bright colours are common and popular. In most species it is very difficult to determine the sex of the bird as both males and females look the same.
I think you have to have a blood test done on them.
2006-10-07 15:46:54 · answer #3 · answered by 30 year old 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sexes of these birds differ very little in plumage, but there is always a more or less well-defined difference in the outline of the beak when viewed from above; as this difference is similar to that which occurs in many of the Finches, I have not thought it worth while to illustrate it.
2006-10-08 01:16:43 · answer #4 · answered by Silly-Junos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would help if you knew what kind of lorikeet you had before you asked the question. It makes it so much more easiler to answer.
2006-10-07 18:04:37 · answer #5 · answered by Jusme 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
See which one lays an egg.
2006-10-07 16:28:04 · answer #6 · answered by lerxstwannabe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋