Rainbow lorikeets: Four things you didn’t know about them
Aug 12, 2019 · The final two are the varied lorikeet, which is mostly green but has a cocktail of colour on its head, and the musk lorikeet, which kind of looks like it’s wearing red superhero …
Discover the 7 Australian lorikeets - Australian Geographic
Oct 15, 2018 · Australia is home to seven species of lorikeet, of which the rainbow lorikeet is the best known, but all are worth getting acquainted with.
The results are in for the 2024 Aussie Bird Count
Apr 7, 2025 · THE RAINBOW LORIKEET (again)! The rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus) has topped the nationwide list for the 11th year in a row. This colourful parrot …
The race against Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome | AusGeo
Mar 11, 2024 · What is Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome? LPS primarily affects wild rainbow lorikeets (Trichoglossus moluccanus). Initially, afflicted birds lose balance and are unable to fly, despite …
Lorikeets: Four things you didn’t know about them
Loud and belligerent, rainbow lorikeets are the soundtrack of urban Australia. They live so close to us that we think we know everything there is to know about the iconic bird. Here are a few …
The black lory is a rare beauty - Australian Geographic
Apr 6, 2021 · As juveniles, black lories have white rings around their eyes, which are quite adorable. Here’s one hanging out with a rainbow lorikeet: If you’re wondering what the …
The most-counted Aussie bird of 2020? - Australian Geographic
Dec 1, 2020 · 1. Rainbow lorikeet Take a bow rainbow lorikeet, Trichoglossus moluccanus. Image credit: Phisit Phochiangrak / Alamy Stock Photo Australia’s most sighted bird of 2020 is the …
Wild cockatoos learn to drink from water fountain
Jun 10, 2025 · The rainbow lorikeet is known for ripping open sugar packets at cafes, the black-breasted buzzard cracks open eggs with stones, and the black kite drops embers to …
lorikeets Archives - Australian Geographic
Nature & Wildlife You may know rainbow lorikeets, but what about all the other lorikeets? Australia is home to seven species of lorikeet, of which the rainbow lorikeet is the best known.
Shortlist: 2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the …
Jun 20, 2025 · The shortlisted images for the 2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year have been announced, showcasing our natural world across the ANZANG bioregion …