The purpose of this book is to help those interested in breeding and/or keeping exotic birds, specifically the family Loriidae. I have intentionally kept the information practical and simple so as not to complicate this text with scientific terms that only a few might understand.

The information and techniques gained by today's aviculturists are rapidly expanding, and need to be shared in order to bridge the knowledge between the novice and the experienced aviculturist.

Only the species of Lories and Lorikeets that are presently available in American aviaries are illustrated and noted in this book. Hopefully more species will become available in the near future.

I feel that true aviculture is a form of conservation -- at any level of propogation. This should always be the primary objective, even though aviculture is a pleasurable and satisfying hobby.