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Portrait of Rainbow Lorikeet, Trichoglossus moluccanus
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Portrait of Rainbow Lorikeet, Trichoglossus moluccanus (Trichoglossus moluccanus)

Rainbow Lorikeet, Trichoglossus moluccanus. Alternative names are: Swainsons Loris, Blue Mountain Lorikeets, Bluey, & Green Collar Lorikeets. The Rainbow Lorikeet mostly forages on the flowers of shrubs or trees to harvest nectar and pollen, but also eats fruits, seeds and some insects. These parots are common throughout the metropolitan area of Adelaide.
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Habitat
bush, scrub, trees, savannah, urban,
Location
Adelaide, South Australia
Date taken
2009
Scientific name
Trichoglossus moluccanus
Equipment used
Canon 450D. Tamron zoom lens.
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One of my favorite fowls! Never tire of these brilliant colors! Well captured, here, very sharp and intensely vibrant! Nice!!
 

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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