Rainbow Lorikeet Presentation 
Rainbow Lorikeet
Trichoglossus moluccanus
Classification
Kingdom- Animalia
Phylum- Chordata
Class- Aves
Order- Psittaciformes
Family- Psittacidae
Genus- Trichoglossus
Species- T. molacanus
Appearance
The Rainbow Lorikeet has very bright plumage. The head is normally a dark blue. Its neck, belly, and upper part of the wings are green. The chest is reddish-yellow. The Rainbow
Lorikeet is dimorphic, but it is difficult to tell the difference between a male and a female.
Size
The Rainbow Lorikeet’ s wingspan typically ranges from 9-12 inches and weighs around 2-5.5 ounces.
Distribution/Range
The Rainbow Lorikeet can be found in
Australia, eastern Indonesia, Papua New
Guinea, New Caledonia, and Vanuatu.
Habitat
The Rainbow Lorikeet can be found in a variety of treed habitats Including rain forests, woodlands, and treed urban areas. Life History
Food Habitats- The Rainbow Lorikeet mainly feeds on fruit, pollen, and Nectar. It possesses a tongue that has be especially adapter for this diet. The end of the tongue has an appendage that is capable of gathering pollen and nectar from flowers.
Reproduction
Breeding usually occurs during spring in
Australia. The female normally lays 1-3 eggs.
These eggs are incubated by only the female for around 25 days.
Causes of Mortality
The Rainbow Lorikeets predators include peregrine falcons, brown falcons, whistling kites, and pythons.
Values and Uses
The Rainbow Lorikeet is classified as pest, but does have use in the pet market.
Satus
The Rainbow Lorikeet has been classified by the Birdlife
International as of
Least Concern
References http://www.birdsinbackyards. net/species/Trichoglossus-haematodus http://birds.about. com/od/mediumbirds/p/Rainbow-Lorikeets-AsPets.htm http://www.australianwildlife.com.au/rainbow. htm
Trichoglossus moluccanus
Classification
Kingdom- Animalia
Phylum- Chordata
Class- Aves
Order- Psittaciformes
Family- Psittacidae
Genus- Trichoglossus
Species- T. molacanus
Appearance
The Rainbow Lorikeet has very bright plumage. The head is normally a dark blue. Its neck, belly, and upper part of the wings are green. The chest is reddish-yellow. The Rainbow
Lorikeet is dimorphic, but it is difficult to tell the difference between a male and a female.
Size
The Rainbow Lorikeet’ s wingspan typically ranges from 9-12 inches and weighs around 2-5.5 ounces.
Distribution/Range
The Rainbow Lorikeet can be found in
Australia, eastern Indonesia, Papua New
Guinea, New Caledonia, and Vanuatu.
Habitat
The Rainbow Lorikeet can be found in a variety of treed habitats Including rain forests, woodlands, and treed urban areas. Life History
Food Habitats- The Rainbow Lorikeet mainly feeds on fruit, pollen, and Nectar. It possesses a tongue that has be especially adapter for this diet. The end of the tongue has an appendage that is capable of gathering pollen and nectar from flowers.
Reproduction
Breeding usually occurs during spring in
Australia. The female normally lays 1-3 eggs.
These eggs are incubated by only the female for around 25 days.
Causes of Mortality
The Rainbow Lorikeets predators include peregrine falcons, brown falcons, whistling kites, and pythons.
Values and Uses
The Rainbow Lorikeet is classified as pest, but does have use in the pet market.
Satus
The Rainbow Lorikeet has been classified by the Birdlife
International as of
Least Concern
References http://www.birdsinbackyards. net/species/Trichoglossus-haematodus http://birds.about. com/od/mediumbirds/p/Rainbow-Lorikeets-AsPets.htm http://www.australianwildlife.com.au/rainbow. htm
References: http://www.birdsinbackyards. net/species/Trichoglossus-haematodus http://birds.about. com/od/mediumbirds/p/Rainbow-Lorikeets-AsPets.htm http://www.australianwildlife.com.au/rainbow. htm