Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus)

Rainbow Lorikeet, a reference photo — Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus) 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 (see Taxonomy).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Rainbow Lorikeet being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Trichoglossus haematodus
Trichoglossus rubritorquis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittaculidae
Genus: Trichoglossus
Species: Trichoglossus moluccanus

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