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Rainbow Lorikeet

Trichoglossus haematodus

Description:

This pair of rainbow lorkeets were getting cosy on a rainy afternoon in my garden.

Habitat:

Rainforests, city parks and gardens in the Greater Brisbane region.

Notes:

These birds often visit my garden and I have included a video of a courting pair. The video is not high quality as it was a rare moment of grabbing whatever I could put my hands on to quickly record the action. The female does not seem the least bit interested and she gives a whole new meaning to kick boxing! The male lorikeet is hilarious as he struts his stuff!

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104 Comments (1–25)

vipin.baliga
vipin.baliga 4 days ago

Such a wonderful picture...!!!
Stunningly beautiful...!!!
Lovely birds.!!!

LaurieWinters
LaurieWinters 3 weeks ago

Fantastic! I think they definitely picked the right one, It's my favorite of all the spottings I've seen on Project Noah. Congratulations!

Atul
Atul 3 weeks ago

congratulations and thanks for sharing such a wonderful pic !!!

Nopayahnah
Nopayahnah 3 weeks ago

Congratulations!

I am so over the moon, thank you. I am overwhelmed at how this picture tugs at people's heart strings throughout the world. Thanks to Project Noah, everyone can see these adorable wild lorikeets.

Yasser
Yasser 3 weeks ago

As Ismael mentioned, your photo was chosen as the top pick. Please email me at yasser@projectnoah.org to coordinate receiving your gift. Thanks for submitting such an adorable photo and we hope to see more spottings from you this year!

Ismael Chaves
Ismael Chaves 3 weeks ago

Congratulations! you are the winner of the 2011 Best wildlife photo contest

SaharKhalili
SaharKhalili 3 weeks ago

how colorful they are.i love them.

volcomboy
volcomboy 4 weeks ago

incredible video

RubiZafiro
RubiZafiro a month ago

Lovely Thank You

Art Aldrich
Art Aldrich a month ago

Didn't know you could do video (newbie). Thanks.

sydgiggles
sydgiggles a month ago

The vid is hilarious!

sydgiggles
sydgiggles a month ago

Beatiful

naturewinnie
naturewinnie a month ago

They are so cute!!

Hello Istric525,

Thank you for your kind comments about my photograph. "Lean on Me" can be purchased in my shop at http://ozwildlifestudio.com/shop/ or as larger prints at http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/lesle...... Many thanks, Lesley

lstric525
lstric525 a month ago

I love this photo! Is there anyway I could get a print of this? I am moving in with my fiance soon and this would be a stellar picture to hang in our new bedroom. I've always loved parrots and something like this will brighten my morning, every morning. Please let me know!

Ismael Chaves
Ismael Chaves a month ago

I think this one should be the winner of the 2011 best wildlife photo contest

AnnalisaD
AnnalisaD 2 months ago

The video is too funny! And the photo is amazing :)

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 2 months ago

awesome, waooooooo, incredivle definition.

isscarr
isscarr 2 months ago

That's true love.

VianneyTedjamulia
VianneyTedjamulia 2 months ago

Lovely videos.
But the male caught no attention from the female.
Maybe he should bring diamond ring instead of food. :p

Leah M
Leah M 2 months ago

They really love each other

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 2 months ago

Congrats again on such a great photo and video combo. Telling all my FB friends now about you and your precious birds. :)

AbouTaGirl
AbouTaGirl 3 months ago

fantastic foto!

4161, Queensland, Australia

Lat: -27.52, Long: 153.22

Spotted on Jul 10, 2010
Submitted on Jul 10, 2011

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