Rainbow Lorikeet

Overview

Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus) is a species of Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) in the order Parrots. A vivid parrot with a blue head, green wings and a brilliant orange-red breast; feeds mainly on nectar and pollen with a brush-tipped tongue; noisy and gregarious, a common garden visitor in Australian cities.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Trichoglossus; binomial: Trichoglossus moluccanus; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1788). Typical size: 25-30cm. Average lifespan: 10-20 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.