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Lorikeet, Scaly-breasted

Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus


 

Locally common in noisy flocks, including in gardens and parks. Inhabits eucalypt forest and woodland, and Banksia and Melaleuca stands. Sometimes mixes with other lorikeets especially Rainbow; hybrids occur.

The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al

Classifications: Bird, forest and grassland
Family: Psittacidae (Parrots)
Information sources: Photo taken locally by Bill McLean

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