Hybrid Lorikeet?

Hi birders

Sunday morning I saw and photographed a lorikeet that at first looked like a Scaly-breasted from behind. Then as I got a different angle on it, it had markings like a rainbow, but not as rich. Is it possible that the two species hybridse?

See image: http://amatteroflight.com/gallery2/d/4589-1/Rainbow-Lorikeet_8809.jpg

Kind regards

Akos

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