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Scaly-breasted Lorikeet

Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus

Photo by Liana
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Field Notes

Description:

The Scaly-breasted Lorikeet's beak and eyes are red, and it is the only lorikeet with an all-green head combined with a red beak. Sexes appear the same, with green upper-wings and body, marked with yellow 'scales' on the breast and neck. In flight, Scaly-breasted Lorikeets have two-tone, red-orange underwings with grey trailing edges. (Birds in Backyards)

Habitat:

Chowing down on the nectar in this tree at a park in Fernvale.

Notes:

Reference: The Michael Morcombe eGuide to Australian Birds, Mobile App.

Reference: http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Trichoglossus-chlorolepidotus

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Scaly-breasted lorikeet

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PublishedAugust 31, 2015

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