Lorikeet, Scaly-breasted
Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus
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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 |