Rainbow lorikeet

The rainbow lorikeet is a member of the psittacidae family.
Endemic to Oceania, it can be found in high and medium mountains, as well as mangroves. It feeds on seeds, fruit, flowers, buds and, above all, nectars, which it appreciates.
It has the particularity of having almost all the colors of the rainbow in its plumage. This is a very common bird. Locally, it can be very abundant. In some regions, it is the most common parrot. In places where it can benefit from flowering trees and fruit, it’s a species in full expansion. However, it has a very bad reputation for damaging orchards. In some parts of Australia, it is hunted for its meat, and its feathers are later used in ritual ceremonies. It is listed in Appendix II of the Washington Convention.