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Rainbow Lorikeet

Jan 1

Posted by Sarah Maddox

A brightly coloured Rainbow Lorikeet posed in the early morning light:

Common name: Rainbow Lorikeet
Scientific name: Trichoglossus haematodus
Approximate length: 30 cm
Date spotted: 1 January 2024 (summer)
Location: Dobroyd Head, Sydney Harbour, Australia: 33°48’38.6″S 151°16’05.4″E

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