Rainbow Lorikeet
A species of Rainbow Lorikeets And Allies Scientific name : Trichoglossus moluccanus Genus : Rainbow Lorikeets And Allies
Rainbow Lorikeet, A species of Rainbow Lorikeets And Allies
Botanical name: Trichoglossus moluccanus
Genus: Rainbow Lorikeets And Allies
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Description
The rainbow lorikeet is a medium-sized parrot, with the length ranging from 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12 in), including the tail. The weight varies from 75 to 157 g (2.6–5.5 oz). The plumage of the nominate race, as with all subspecies, is very bright. The head is deep blue with a greenish-yellow nuchal collar, and the rest of the upper parts (wings, back and tail) are green. The chest is orange/yellow. The belly is deep blue, and the thighs and rump are green. In flight a yellow wing-bar contrasts clearly with the red underwing coverts. There is little to visually distinguish between the sexes. Juveniles have a black beak, which gradually brightens to orange in the adults. The markings of Trichoglossus moluccanus resemble those of the Coconut Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus), but with a blue belly and a more orange breast with little or no blue-black barring. 
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Rainbow Lorikeet predominantly consume fruit, pollen, and nectar. Adapted with a specialized tongue, they forage mostly on eucalyptus, pittosporum, and various fruits. Rainbow Lorikeet also visit bird feeders, display tameness around humans, and feast on diet-specific nectar at wildlife parks. Inappropriate food like bread can cause health issues.
Habitat
Rainbow Lorikeet are predominantly found in a variety of wooded environments. Their typical habitats include primary rainforests, secondary growths, and scrubby forests in lowland and lower montane areas. They also inhabit open savannas, riparian woodlands, and various plantation types. Preference is often shown for vegetation edges and disturbed areas over dense forest interiors, making them common in gardens and suburban settings across broad geographical regions.
Dite type
Nectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
Rainbow lorikeets often travel together in pairs and occasionally respond to calls to fly as a flock, then disperse again into pairs. Rainbow lorikeet pairs defend their feeding and nesting areas aggressively against other rainbow lorikeets and other bird species. They chase off not only smaller birds such as the noisy miner and the little wattlebird, but also larger birds such as the Australian magpie.
Species Status
Overall, the rainbow lorikeet remains widespread and often common. According to the annual Birdlife Australia census, it is the most commonly observed bird in Australia. It is therefore considered to be of least concern by BirdLife International. The status for some localised subspecies is more precarious, with especially T. h. rosenbergii, the Biak lorikeet (which possibly is worthy of treatment as a separate species), being threatened by habitat loss and capture for the parrot trade.
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