Rainbow lorikeets: Four things you didn’t know about them
Aug 12, 2019 · 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 …
Discover the 7 Australian lorikeets - Australian Geographic
Oct 15, 2018 · The rainbow lorikeets around Perth, for example, descended from cage birds that escaped and have been damaging stone fruits and other crops since. The information for this …
Fact File: Gouldian finch (Erythrura gouldiae) - Australian Geographic
CONSERVATION STATUS (Australia): Endangered With its vivid plumage in greens, purples, yellows, reds and blacks, the Gouldian finch is one of Australia’s most dazzling birds. Often …
The results are in for the 2024 Aussie Bird Count
Apr 7, 2025 · The rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus) has topped the nationwide list for the 11th year in a row. This colourful parrot was the most-counted bird in New South Wales, …
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 …
All the colours of the rainbow! - Australian Geographic
Rainbow bee-eater in the afternoon golden light “Each afternoon I would find this bird trying to catch insects in the same bare tree, with the beautiful afternoon golden light it was a magic …
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 …
Urban birdwatching guide to Melbourne - Australian Geographic
Melbourne is best known for its artsy culture and coffee, but this sprawling city also offers a variety of birdwatching niches to explore.
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 red-footed booby has a rainbow Paddle Pop beak
Th red-footed booby looks like it’s been ripped from the colouring book of someone who’s never seen a bird before. A large seabird with a wide range throughout the Atlantic, Pacific, and …