DISTRIBUTION AND HABITAT
They inhabit forest areas and the eastern coast of Australia. Have been introduced to Perth, Tasmania, New Zealand and Hong Kong
BEHAVIOUR
They live in pairs or small flocks of up to 20 birds. They travel long distances in search of food and fiercely defend their feeding and nesting territories.
DIET
They feed mainly on fruits, pollen and nectar. They have a specially adapted tongue with a brush-like structure that makes it easier for them to collect food.
REPRODUCTION
They lay their eggs in the hollow branches of a eucalyptus tree. Both the male and the female prepare the nest and feed the young, but only the female incubates the eggs.
GOOD TO KNOW
Lorikeets take an active part in pollinating native plant species, carrying pollen on their feathers and beak while feeding on flowers.
- latin name: Trichoglossus mollucanas
- IUCN Red List – LC– Least concern
- CITES Appendix II
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