Australian Rainbow Lorikeet

Trichoglossus moluccanus

Diet

Australian rainbow lorikeets forage on the flowers of shrubs or trees to harvest nectar or pollen. They will also eat fruits, seeds, and some insects.

Habitat

Common habitats include rainforests and woodlands, and they can also adapt to urban environments that have a wide range of trees.

Nesting

A clutch contains 1–3 eggs and incubates for 25 days. Eggs are laid on chewed, decayed wood, usually in a hollow tree limb.    

Did you know?

The parents are mostly monogamous and remain paired for long periods, if not for life.