The Rainbow Lorikeet

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The Rainbow Lorikeet

• by Bradley D.

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Appearance

• Bright green feathers
• Long bright green tail feathers
• Two toes face forward two face back
• deeply hooked red bill edged in yellow

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Habitat

• Rain forests
• Heath
• Parks
• Orchards in eastern Australia

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Diet

• Flowers
• Pollen
• Nectar
• Seeds
• Insects
• Some fruit

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Interesting facts

• Roosts in flocks of thousands of birds
• Mating stays together for life
• It is up to about 14 inches long

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Resources

• www.enchantedlearning.com
• en.wikipedia.org