The rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus) is a species of parrot found in Australia. It is common along the eastern seaboard, from northern Queensland to South Australia and Tasmania. Its habitat is rainforest, coastal bush and woodland areas. Several taxa traditionally listed as subspecies of the rainbow lorikeet are now treated as separate species.
Rainbow lorikeets have been introduced to Perth, Western Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; and Hong Kong. These fine specimens were perching on a nesting box in the Darebin Parklands in suburban Melbourne.
This post is part of the Saturday Critters meme,
and also part of the Camera Critters meme.
Lovely colours on these parrots.
ReplyDeleteWow, they are beautiful birds. I love their rainbow of colors. Great photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Enjoy your day, have a happy weekend. PS, thanks for leaving me a comment.
ReplyDeleteTremendous coloring! The nature is so various!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteBest regards, Irma