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Description
Species Name: Scaly-Breasted Lorikeet
Latin Name: Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus
Native To: Eastern Australia
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Taken at: Healesville Sanctuary

This beautiful bird has emerald green feathers on the crown and the sides of the head, the feathers at the back of the neck, throat, and breast are yellow which results in the scaly look of green and yellow which is responsible for the bird being named the Scaly-Breasted Lorikeet. The males and females look rather similar to each other. The juveniles also look similar to the adults but have a shorter tail. These birds tend to fly in flocks and mainly feed on nectar and pollen. They will also eat blossoms, berries, fruit and at times insects and their larvae.

Description
Species Name: Scaly-Breasted Lorikeet
Latin Name: Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus
Native To: Eastern Australia
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Taken at: Healesville Sanctuary

This beautiful bird has emerald green feathers on the crown and the sides of the head, the feathers at the back of the neck, throat, and breast are yellow which results in the scaly look of green and yellow which is responsible for the bird being named the Scaly-Breasted Lorikeet. The males and females look rather similar to each other. The juveniles also look similar to the adults but have a shorter tail. These birds tend to fly in flocks and mainly feed on nectar and pollen. They will also eat blossoms, berries, fruit and at times insects and their larvae.