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Scaly Breasted
Lorikeet
Photo: Courtesy of Damon Ramsey
BSc.(Zool) Biologist Guide
Scaly Breasted Lorikeet:
Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus
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This is a very pretty green parrot. It's
distinguishing feature that gives it the common name are the yellow spots on the
green breast that appear as scales.
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The orange beak appears bright in contrast
to the greens of the rest of the bird.
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It is often seen mixed in with flocks of
'rainbow lorikeets', of which it is similar in size and behaviour.
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The call is
also similar, but slightly more mechanical or 'tinny' in sound.
Script: Courtesy of Damon Ramsey BSc.(Zool) Biologist Guide
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