About the Scaly-breasted Lorikeet
The scaly-breasted lorikeet is an Australian lorikeet found in woodland in eastern Australia. The common name aptly describes this bird, which has yellow breast feathers broadly edged with green that look like scales.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus |
| Species Codes | scblor1, SBLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scaly-breasted Lorikeet belong to?
The Scaly-breasted Lorikeet (Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Scaly-breasted Lorikeet?
The scaly-breasted lorikeet is an Australian lorikeet found in woodland in eastern Australia. The common name aptly describes this bird, which has yellow breast feathers broadly edged with green that look like scales....
Where can I report a Scaly-breasted Lorikeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Scaly-breasted Lorikeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scblor1, or on iNaturalist.
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