the Rainbow Lorikeet
introduction
physical features and apperances
the rainbow lorikeets body and head are equal up to ~30cm long. the wingspand also equals up to 30cm ,each wing being 15cm.both sexes are similar but the female rainbow lorikeet is a bit smaller and have a shorter bill.the lorikeets eyes are both red and black which makes them stand out with there dark blue face, a round red beak, green wings, a dark yellow breast and a dark blue abdominal area and red feet
habbitat
diet
the rainbow lorikeets diet is all natural, they eat pollen, nectar from flowers, natural fruits, berries off trees, seeds and insects
intresting facts and reproduction
the rainbow lorikeet can live up to over 20 years in the wild. they are active, noisy and are conspicious.they usally travel in parties of a few dozen, larger flocks usally mens there is more food around.they have a brush like tounge to make picking up food easier.
the lorikeet is a bird that mates for life . they lay 2 eggs each matihg season. the scientific name for the rainbow lorikeet is trichoglossus haemtodus moluccanus.