Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus)

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 (see Taxonomy) or this more detailed explanation of taxonomy.

IMG_9819a IMG_9822aRainbow Lorikeets are readily found in towns along the eastern Australian seaboard.  You don’t have to go birding to see them in Brisbane, they are everywhere!  They visit my back yard and front yard most days of the year and roost noisily in the trees outside the Chermside Shopping Centre in the 1000’s.  A smaller population has been introduced to parks near Perth, WA.

RLorirangeLEARN MORE ABOUT RAINBOW LORIKEETS

Wikipedia

World Parrot Trust

Birdlife

Birdlife Australia

Birds in Backyards

HBW

VIDEOS

Here you see Rainbow Lorikeets in the bush and also some which frequent a wildlife park – Currumbin Sanctuary.  All the birds are wild, they just like a free feed like anyone else!

Here you can see their playful nature!