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Rainbow Lorikeet

Trichoglossus haematodus

Photo by AliceGreenup
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Field Notes

Description:

The Rainbow Lorikeet is unmistakable with its bright red beak and colourful plumage. Both sexes look alike, with a blue (mauve) head and belly, green wings, tail and back, and an orange/yellow breast. They are often seen in loud and fast-moving flocks, or in communal roosts at dusk.

Habitat:

Spotted in front yard in Xanthostemon tree.

Reference Links:

Rainbow Lorikeet | BIRDS in BACKYARDS

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
AliceGreenup
Sorry Scott I completely skipped over that box somehow!!
Scott Frazier
Hi Alice. Don't forget to add in the scientific name (Trichoglossus haematodus). :-) Thanks!

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PublishedJuly 24, 2014

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