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 |