Rainbow Lorrikeets can be found along the coastline of Australia, where they nest in very tall trees such as the Norfolk Pines found along Manly’s beachfront.
They live off nectar and pollens, but also eat fruits, fruit nectars, seeds and some insects. They are known to fly up to 50kms a day to feed, often in regular flight path patterns at the same time every day. They are also extremely fast flyers, being clocked at over 40kms per hour, often travelling in pairs or large flocks.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
At the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary in Queensland, you can experience these birds up close, even have breakfast while they have theirs. See Gold Coast Animals and Wildlife.
Feather Colours
- Blue
- Green
- Orange
- Purple
- Red
- Yellow
Photo: These colourful birds are found all along the coast of Australia.
