BirdUp · Species
Rainbow Lorikeet
Trichoglossus moluccanus(Gmelin, JF, 1788)
Also known asYerrinWarrin
- Order
- PSITTACIFORMES
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Genus
- Trichoglossus
- Conservation
- Least Concern
- Commonness
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Year-round
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
The rainbow lorikeet is a species of parrot found in Australia. It is common along the eastern seaboard, from northern Queensland to South Australia. Its habitat is rainforest, coastal bush and woodland areas. Six taxa traditionally listed as subspecies of the rainbow lorikeet are now treated as separate species.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 01
Deep blue head
The entire head and throat are a vibrant, dark blue.
- 02
Orange-yellow chest
A large, vibrant patch of color across the chest, contrasting sharply with the blue head and belly.
- 03
Bright yellow-green nuchal collar
A distinct, sharp band across the back of the neck, separating the blue head from the green back.
- 04
Deep blue belly
A strong deep blue on the lower breast and belly, contrasting with the orange-yellow chest and green rump.
02 · Where
Where to find it
- Breeding range
- East and south-east Australia and Tasmania; introduced to south-west Australia (Perth)
03 · When
When to look
Months this species is recorded across its Australian range.
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05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
3 photos
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