The Scarlet-breasted Lorikeet is a striking parrot species endemic to Sumbawa and Lombok in Indonesia. It features a predominantly green body with a vibrant scarlet red breast and blue crown.
Where to spot
Forests and forest edges on Sumbawa and Lombok islands, Indonesia.
How to spot
Look for fast-flying, brightly colored birds in flowering trees. Its prominent scarlet breast is a key identification mark.
When to spot
Year-round, active during daylight hours.
Where to spot
Forests and forest edges on Sumbawa and Lombok islands, Indonesia.
How to spot
Look for fast-flying, brightly colored birds in flowering trees. Its prominent scarlet breast is a key identification mark.
When to spot
Year-round, active during daylight hours.
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This lorikeet is highly dependent on flowering trees for its diet, feeding on nectar and pollen with its specialized brush-tipped tongue, and acting as a pollinator.
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