Rainbow Lorikeet

The rainbow lorikeet is a flower-feeding parrot whose brush-tipped tongue gathers nectar and pollen. Its bright plumage and fast, direct flight make it conspicuous in wooded habitats, parks and gardens. Flocks can move as trees come into bloom, and calls maintain contact between companions. Tree hollows provide nesting shelter. Although nectar and pollen are central foods, the diet is not restricted to sugary liquid and can include fruit and other material.