lorikeet

This term refers specifically to a subgroup of parrots characterized by their specialized brush-tongues, which distinguish them from other psittacines by their primary diet of nectar and pollen. In a biological context, it is used to describe various species native to Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands.

Because it describes a specific animal species, the word is used as a standard countable noun. It carries a neutral, descriptive tone and is common in both scientific ornithology and casual conversation regarding pets or wildlife.