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About
A burst of colour across Australia's coasts, the Rainbow Lorikeet is a noisy, sociable parrot with a brush-tipped tongue built for feeding on nectar.
Interesting facts
- Their tongues have a brush-like tip specially adapted to lap up nectar.
- They often gather in large, noisy flocks at dusk.
- Rainbow Lorikeets can be found in flocks of over 100 birds.
Habitat
Coastal forests, woodlands, and urban gardens across Australia.
Food
Nectar, pollen, fruit, and some seeds.