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Rainbow lorikeets

Trichoglossus haematodus

Photo by MartinL
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Description:

This group of wild rainbow lorikeets is taking advantage of the feeders at the Melbourne zoo. There is a flock of over fifty birds here and they seem to be more common throughout Melbourne with each passing year.

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Rainbow Lorikeet

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Comments (2)
MartinL
They are very noisy when in such a group. Very large groups are known in suburban habitats where food sources are available. I particularly enjoyed finding a nest nearby. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/14573294
HemaShah
very colorful. Must be a joy to watch.

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PublishedAugust 19, 2013

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