A rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus) is a species of Australasian parrot found in Australia, eastern Indonesia (Maluku and Western New Guinea), Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. It is widespread in the Melbourne area. It is feeding on a native gum tree, Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' or the "Red Flowering Yellow Gum", which is currently in bloom all over Melbourne.
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What fabulously colorful bird, the last time I saw such colorful birds was in California's Busch Gardens.
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Lovely shot! It is one of my favorite birds from your part of the world. Have a happy week!
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That's a cool photo of a fabulously colorful bird.
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There is a pair near my house, such pretty things.
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