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Scaly-breasted Lorikeet

Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus

Photo by KerryHawkins
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Only lorikeet with plain green head and red bill. Yellow markings on breast and hindneck vary in size according to the way the bird holds its feathers.

Habitat:

Spotted in woodland at Nanango Qld

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
KerryHawkins
Yes Mark It is good for comparison. They do hang around together quite a bit. Always less of the Scaley Breasted than the Rainbow.

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Central Queensland Wildlife
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PublishedMay 9, 2013

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