The Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus) is found throughout the forests of Eastern Australia and South Australia and is also common in urban areas. It travels in large flocks, noisily screeching and chattering and looking for food. It feeds on nectar and pollen. It is from 28 to 30 cm long (about 15 inches).
It spends much of its time in theforest canopy and is active both day and night. It can be found in a variety of locales, both urban and rural, and prefers forests and woodlands.
These birds belong to the subfamily of lories of which there are 62 species. They have slender bills and fringed tongues with which they suck the pollen and nectar from flowers.
A cavity nester.This little Rainbow Lorikeet is only 9 inches long from beak to tip of tail. Wild Republic, maker of these birds, has joined hands with CEBA to empower its new line of birds.
Each bird's lifelike design and detailing is the result of input from CEBA. The sound is an actual Rainbow Lorikeet provided by CEBA (CEntre Bioacoustique Alpin, Europe) and made by expert recordists. Wild Republic's affiliation with this bird organization emphasizes its commitment to nature conservation.
Wild Republic has discontinued its Australian Series of birds.
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