About the Rainbow Lorikeet
The rainbow lorikeet is a species of parrot found in Australia. It is common along the eastern seaboard, from northern Queensland to South Australia. Its habitat is rainforest, coastal bush and woodland areas. Six taxa traditionally listed as subspecies of the rainbow lorikeet are now treated as separate species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Trichoglossus moluccanus |
| Species Codes | railor5, RALO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rainbow Lorikeet belong to?
The Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Rainbow Lorikeet?
The rainbow lorikeet is a species of parrot found in Australia. It is common along the eastern seaboard, from northern Queensland to South Australia. Its habitat is rainforest, coastal bush and woodland areas. Six taxa traditionally listed as subspecies of the rainbow lorikeet are now treated as sep...
Where can I report a Rainbow Lorikeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Rainbow Lorikeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code railor5, or on iNaturalist.
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