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Scaly-breasted Lorikeet in its natural habitat
Common rarity

Scaly-breasted Lorikeet

Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus

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StatusEndemic
RarityCommon
Height23 cm
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"Both adults help prepare the nesting hollow by chewing wood, a process that can last up to six weeks before eggs are laid."

Field Guide

Scaly-breasted Lorikeet

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The Scaly-breasted Lorikeet is a medium-sized, predomitly green parrot native to eastern Australia, easily recognised by its unique yellow “scaly” pattern across the breast and belly. While less flamboyant than the Rainbow Lorikeet, its elegant markings and lively social behaviour make it a favourite among birdwatchers in woodlands, forests, and urban parks. This species is common along the east coast, from northern Queensland to Victoria, and has also established introduced populations near Melbourne.

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