It is exceedingly rare to see birds of different species socializing, but birders will occasionally witness interspecies preening, in which one species grooms another.
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This rather confusing picture shows a pair of rainbow lorikeets cuddling, or technically, allopreening, which consisted mostly of gentle neck nibbles. It went on for a long time, upside down, with quiet (for lorikeet) chatter, and was very very cute.
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Rainbow lorikeets cuddling
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Two pigeons sharing an intimate grooming moment in Gordon Square this morning. This face-to-face preening strengthens their lifelong bond and shows incredible trust.
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