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A brightly colored Coconut Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus moluccanus) with green wings, blue head, and orange breast is perched on a branch. Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus). Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus).
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rainbow lorikeet

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Also known as: Trichoglossus haematodus
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  • Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus).
    lorikeet

    The rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus) is among the most spectacular and variable of the group, with 21 races scattered over the southwestern Pacific. Most races of this 150-gram (5-ounce) species have red bills, blue heads, green wings, and black feet, though the colour and pattern of…

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    The rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus) is among the most spectacular and variable of the group, with 21 races scattered over the southwestern Pacific. Most races of this 150-gram (5-ounce) species have red bills, blue heads, green wings, and black feet, though the colour and pattern of…

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