Yesterday we drove past the Lindenow South Primary School about 10.30 am. Two long-tailed Lorikeets flew towards us – largely bright green but too large and stout for Musks, and no red head-markings. Some yellow trimming on body as they turned parallel to the car. About Rainbow ‘Keet size. Definitely Scaly-breasted Lorikeets (I’ve seen plenty in Brisbane). What are they doing in Gippsland in mainly cleared farming country with some big Red Gums near the school. Aviary escapees?
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One response to “Scaly-breasted Lorikeets at Lindenow South, Gippsland”
Hi Anthea, We get Scaly-breasted Lorikeets quite regularly, but not in large numbers in Cowes. You just have to keep looking in the right place. cheers Elizabeth