Lorikeets are very sociable birds. They enjoy each others company and love to be with humans. They fly in large groups. The rainbow lorikeet is a medium-sized parrot, with the length ranging from 25 to 30 cm 10 to 12 in, including the tail. The weight varies from 75 to 157 g 2.6–5.5 oz. The plumage of the nominate race, as with all subspecies, is very bright. The head is deep blue with a greenish-yellow nuchal collar, and the rest of the upper parts wings, back and tail are deep green. The chest is red with blue-black barring. The belly is deep green, and the thighs and rump are yellow with deep green barring. In flight a yellow wing-bar contrasts clearly with the red underwing coverts.

圖片編號： 110717777
拍攝者： Chriskiely