RarityCommon
Height29 cm
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"Rainbow Lorikeets gather in enormous communal roosts at dusk, sometimes with thousands of birds creating a spectacular and noisy display."
Field Guide
Rainbow Lorikeet
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The Rainbow Lorikeet (*Trichoglossus moluccanus*) is one of Australia’s most abundant birds and widely recognised parrots, renowned for its dazzling array of colours and loud, social behaviour. This medium-sized parrot is a familiar sight in both urban and natural environments across eastern and northern Australia, often seen in noisy flocks feeding in flowering trees or gathering at communal roosts. Their adaptability and striking appearance have made them a beloved symbol of Australian birdlife.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Rainbow Lorikeet has been recorded.
- Australian National University🔥 ActiveAustralian Capital Territory · 2 species · seen 5 days ago
- Rocky Knob Park🔥 ActiveAustralian Capital Territory · 1 species · seen 23 days ago
- Tingira Heights Nature Reserve🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 4 species · 5 sightings · seen 23 days ago
- Bluff BeachTasmania
- City ParkTasmania
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