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Rainbow Lorikeet in a tree cavitiy, Australia

Most parrots including the rainbow lorikeet, breed in tree cavities, often in dead trees or branches, and often high off the ground. Nests are lined with bark, leaves, and feathers, and keep eggs and chicks safe from terrestrial predators.

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Filename: Rainbow Lorikeet in Tree Cavity 01_3346.jpg
Copyright: Kimball Chen
Image Size: 3486x2324 / 4.6MB; Rainbow Lorikeet Trichoglossus haematodus lorikeet parrot Australia bird colorful vivid tree tree cavity nest
Contained in galleries: Birds (mostly from New Zealand), Australian Wildlife Photography and Nature

Most parrots including the rainbow lorikeet, breed in tree cavities, often in dead trees or branches, and often high off the ground. Nests are lined with bark, leaves, and feathers, and keep eggs and chicks safe from terrestrial predators.