Genus Glossopsitta, commonly known as the rainbow lorikeets, are small and colorful parrots found in Australia, Eastern Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. These birds have a unique tongue that allows them to consume nectar and pollen. The genus name Glossopsitta is derived from the Greek words Glossa meaning "tongue" and psittacos meaning "parrot". There are no synonyms for the genus name Glossopsitta, as it is a unique and specific name for this genus of parrots. However, there are various common names for the rainbow lorikeets including blue mountain lorikeet, Swainson's lorikeet, and green-throated lorikeet, to name a few.