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Blue-streaked Lory  (Eos reticulata)

Also Known As: Blue-necked Lory
 
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Blue-streaked Lory

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Lories and lorikeets have specialized tongues for feeding on nectar. Tiny hair-like projections called papillae form a U-shape on the end of the tongue. When the bird extends its tongue while feeding the papillae soak up the nectar.

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