Rainbow Lorikeet
Trichoglossus moluccanus
Also known as: Rainbow Lory
The Rainbow Lorikeet is a colourful nectar-feeding parrot native to Australia and surrounding islands. With bright plumage of green, blue, orange and yellow, lorikeets are highly active and are often seen visiting flowering trees in noisy, fast-moving flocks.
Rainbow Lorikeet Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions About the Rainbow Lorikeet
The Rainbow Lorikeet is resident (Nomadic for food) and is associated with Coastal forests, woodlands, urban parks in Australia, nearby islands.
The Rainbow Lorikeet can be found in Australia, nearby islands and is most often associated with Coastal forests, woodlands, urban parks.
The Rainbow Lorikeet feeds on Nectar, pollen, fruit and is considered a herbivore (nectarivore).
The Rainbow Lorikeet is currently listed as Least Concern, with a stable population trend. Main threats include Habitat loss, Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease.
The Rainbow Lorikeet is usually highly gregarious (flocks).
The Rainbow Lorikeet is typically diurnal.
The main threats facing the Rainbow Lorikeet include Habitat loss and Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease.
The Rainbow Lorikeet population trend is currently stable.
Well-known places to look for the Rainbow Lorikeet include Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (Australia) and Urban Sydney.
Natural predators of the Rainbow Lorikeet include Peregrine falcons, Pythons, and Cats.
One of Australia's most beloved and colourful bird species.
The Rainbow Lorikeet is part of the Psittaculidae family and a Psittaciformes order.
The Rainbow Lorikeet weighs about 0.12 kg, stands around 30 cm tall, reaches about 30 cm in length, and has a wingspan of about 45 cm.
The Rainbow Lorikeet can reach speeds of around 50 km/h.
