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File:Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus moluccanus) Adelaide 2.jpg

Rainbow Lorikeet

Rainbow Lorikeet

100
9 hours ago
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The Australian Rainbow Lorikeet is a widespread and highly recognizable parrot, often considered the archetypal 'Rainbow Lorikeet' in Australia. It is famous for its vivid blue head, green back, and orange-yellow chest.
Where to spot
Eastern and southeastern Australia, including urban areas, forests, and woodlands.
How to spot
Easily observed due to their bright colors and loud, raucous calls. Look for them feeding in flowering trees or flying in fast-moving flocks.
When to spot
Year-round, highly active from dawn to dusk.
File:Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus moluccanus) Adelaide 2.jpg
File:Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus moluccanus) Sydney.jpg
File:Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus moluccanus) Sydney 2.jpg
File:Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus moluccanus) Sydney 3.jpg
File:Trichoglossus moluccanus, flowering Xanthorrhoea.jpg
File:Trichoglossus moluccanus eating plums.jpg
File:Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus moluccanus) Adelaide 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus moluccanus) Sydney.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus moluccanus) Sydney 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus moluccanus) Sydney 3.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Trichoglossus moluccanus, flowering Xanthorrhoea.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Trichoglossus moluccanus eating plums.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
These lorikeets are highly intelligent and adaptable, thriving in both natural woodlands and urban environments where flowering plants are abundant.
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20 hours ago
Rainbow Lorikeet
Melbourne, Victoria
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