Red-collared Lorikeet
Trichoglossus rubritorquis
The Red-collared Lorikeet is a species of parrot found in wooded habitats in northern Australia . It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the Rainbow Lorikeet, but today most major authorities consider them as separate species. No other member of the Rainbow Lorikeet group has an orange-red collar over the nape.
Every year at the end of the dry season, many of them display symptoms of apparent drunkenness. What causes this condition is unclear.
Every year at the end of the dry season, many of them display symptoms of apparent drunkenness. What causes this condition is unclear.
