PSITTACIFORMES: Psittacidae

Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus  

Scaly-breasted Lorikeet (Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus)
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© Kay Parkin 2013
Julatten, QLD (Oct, 2013)

These brightly coloured birds prefer to remain high in the canopy, disappearing behind leaves as they feed noisily.

Scaly-breasted Lorikeet (Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus)

Scaly-breasted Lorikeet

Scaly-breasted Lorikeet (Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus)

Scaly-breasted Lorikeet

Scaly-breasted Lorikeet (Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus)

Scaly-breasted Lorikeet