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Trichoglossus haematodus
The Rainbow Lorikeet is unmistakable with its bright red beak and colourful plumage. Both sexes look alike, with a blue (mauve) head and belly, green wings, tail and back, and an orange/yellow breast
Taking Just this second in my garden, Spring has hit Australia now and the trees are starting to blossom. Attracting these beautiful birds!
Spotted on Aug 31, 2012
Submitted on Aug 31, 2012
10 Comments
Beautiful! :)
Alicelongmartin I have no idea! I live in a unit so its a shared garden with this big tree in it. it lost its leaves all over winter and has just started to blossom now. But these birds seem to love it! They are great to watch!
What kind of tree is your lovely bird sitting in?
new pictures added :)
Thanks for the comments guys. Hopefully they will be back tomorrow morning for some more photos! :D
I think it's cool
Aw! How rich is this tree in flowers and how rich is this bird in colors!
What a spotting! Brilliant!
Thanks Alice, I am glad the warmer weather is coming now! Had enough of Winter!
Unmistakenly Spring for you! Lovely setting!