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Swainson’s Blue Mountain Lorikeet

About Swainson’s Blue Mountain Lorikeet

The Swainson’s Blue Mountain Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus moluccanus), one of the Rainbow Lorikeets, is a medium-large strikingly coloured lorikeet, typically about 12 inches in length. This colourful parrot is an active and swift flying bird. Its habitat is rainforest, coastal bush and woodland areas.

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Habitat

Australia

Primary Diet

Nectar, pollen, leaves, buds and flowers

Life span - wild

10 to 20 years

Life span - captivity

Upto 30 years

Conservation status

Least Concern

Pet potential

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