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Trichoglossus haematodus
The Rainbow Lorikeet is a medium-sized parrot, with the length ranging from 25–30 cm. The head is deep blue with a greenish-yellow nuchal collar, and the rest of the upper parts (wings, back and tail) are deep green. The chest is red with blue-black barring. The belly is deep green, and the thighs and rump are yellow with deep green barring. In flight a yellow wing-bar contrasts clearly with the red underwing coverts.
Near fields and farms. Tablelands, Queensland.
Heard them before I saw them. With the binoculars I could see their colours but I could not capture it with this light.
Spotted on Apr 2, 2014
Submitted on Apr 24, 2014
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