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Rainbow Lorikeet

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The Rainbow Lorikeet is an iconic, exceptionally vibrant parrot native to eastern Australia, New Guinea, and surrounding islands. It is renowned for its dazzling array of blue, green, orange, and yellow plumage.

Where to spot

Coastal regions, woodlands, urban parks, and gardens of eastern Australia, New Guinea, and various Pacific islands.

How to spot

Easy to spot due to their brilliant colors and loud, screeching calls. Look for them feeding acrobatically in flowering trees.

When to spot

Year-round, highly active from dawn to dusk, often seen in large, noisy flocks.

Where to spot

Coastal regions, woodlands, urban parks, and gardens of eastern Australia, New Guinea, and various Pacific islands.

How to spot

Easy to spot due to their brilliant colors and loud, screeching calls. Look for them feeding acrobatically in flowering trees.

When to spot

Year-round, highly active from dawn to dusk, often seen in large, noisy flocks.

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Rainbow Lorikeets have brush-tipped tongues perfectly adapted for feeding on nectar and pollen, making them important pollinators for various native plants.

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