Rainbow Lorikeet

The Rainbow Lorikeet is almost as colorful as it is noisy. The definitive aerial ambassador of South-East Brisbane, this parrot can be easily identified by its rainbow palette of feathering and high-pitched, playful scream. Like a flight aerobatic team with military precision, the lorikeets fly in low and extremely fast, dipping into backyards, shooting over fences and clearing gaps in trees by mere centimeters.

comments (9)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

What a beautiful scene, both the bird and environment. I really like your style in color but also the wide aspect ratio. Kind of like a signature :) Posted 8 years ago
1. stevendershankar
  
  Bullet Ant
  
  Thanks :) I'll take that signature. What is the beauty of a bird if not for the beautiful environment that nourishes them? Posted 8 years ago

Ludo Sak

Lion

Wow, now that is a scene I'd like every day, fabulous colours! Springtime and all that matters. Besides the little bandit I especially like the backdrop in combination with the subject, blueish purple and very soft. Applause. Repromoted:) Posted 8 years ago
1. stevendershankar
  
  Bullet Ant
  
  Thank you so much. Taken while I was sitting in a tree along the road, the softness comes from peeking through the branches and leaves hanging in front of the camera. Another 15 mins and it would have been too dark to take a picture. That grevillea flower looks both colorful and sweet. Posted 8 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Fantastic! it almost looks like a painting, more applause! Posted 8 years ago
1. stevendershankar
  
  Bullet Ant
  
  Thanks Claire, a painting of light;) Australians are lucky to have an abundance of picturesque bird-life around their homes. Posted 8 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Do pass on that luck to the rest of us :) Posted 8 years ago

DannyLong

Lion

I love Lorikeets such beautiful birds. I love the way you captured this one. The detail the vivid colors the great bokeh. Fantastic Photography! Posted 8 years ago
1. stevendershankar
  
  Bullet Ant
  
  Thanks Danny! Posted 8 years ago

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. Several taxa traditionally listed as subspecies of the rainbow lorikeet are now treated as separate species.

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Similar species: Parrots

Species identified by Thibaud Aronson