Rainbow Lorikeet

Bird

The rainbow lorikeet is a colourful parrot native to eastern and northern Australia. Its vibrant mix of green, blue, yellow, and red feathers is a striking sight in both forests and urban areas. These birds feed on nectar using their brush-tipped tongues and eat fruit, seeds, and insects. Highly social and noisy, rainbow lorikeets are often seen in large flocks.

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SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Trichoglossus haematodus

FAMILY:

Psittaculidae

NATIONAL CONSERVATION STATUS:

Least Concern

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Fun Fact:

The Rainbow lorikeets can often be seen hanging upside down while feeding on flowers, using their muscular feet to grip onto branches—almost like little acrobats in the trees!