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Red-collared Lorikeet

Trichoglossus rubritorquis

Photo by Liana
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Field Notes

Description:

Looks similar to the Rainbow Lorikeet. These beautiful birds are defined by the orange-red collar. They have a bright red/orange bill and chest. The face and down the back of the neck is bright blue and also on their lower breast/body area. The back is a beautiful green extending down over the wings and tail.

Habitat:

Hanging about in this tree (Verticordia verticillata - Featherflower) at the Silent Grove campground near Bell Gorge.

Notes:

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

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Red-collared lorikeet

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Comments (11)
Liana
Cheers! And you're most welcome :) Your question sparked my interest...now I will be trying to take note of the trees and plants the little critters are hanging about in/eating/nesting in etc. :)
Leuba Ridgway
Well done for persisting with the tree - nice apt common name. I have learnt something new. Thanks.
Liana
@ Leuba ~ I have an ID for the tree! :) Verticordia verticillata - Featherflower. Native to Western Australia. Identification by WA Department of Parks and Wildlife.
Liana
@ Audrey ~ Yes, these birds are endemic to Australia. Their range is across northern Australia from approximately northern Western Australia Kimberley region across to the Northern Territory/Queensland border. And, as far as I am aware, they are now considered a separate species to the Rainbow Lorikeet. If anyone knows for certain - please let me know! :)
Liana
@ Leuba ~ Thank you! My botany is pretty bad so at this point I have no clue what the tree is...I will find out though! @ Ingrid3 ~ I agree! We are definitely spoiled for all fauna! @ Mark ~ we exist somewhere between the lizards and the birds and are lucky enough to have many to observe :D
Liana
Thank you for the nomination Fyn :)
Mark Ridgway
Nice spotting. You're right Ingrid Aus is ruled by parrots and lizards.
Fyn Kynd
Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!
Ingrid3
What a glorious bird fauna you have in oz!
Leuba Ridgway
Great spotting all round ! Thanks. Nice tree -wonder what it is.

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PublishedOctober 2, 2015

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