Musk Lorikeet by Marilyn Harris
Musk Lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna)
895 Views – 24.4.2012
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The Musk Lorikeet is found on the coastal east and south-east Australia from south Queensland to the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia and including Tasmania. It is found in eucalypt woodland and along water courses where it feeds on nectar, pollen and blossoms as well as on cultivated fruits and seeds.
It has a bright red patch on the forehead which extends behind the eyes onto the ear coverts. The bill is black at the base with a reddish tip.
Tasmania, Australia.
Canon PowerShot A650 IS
Shutter Speed: 1/80sec
Aperture: F4.8
ISO: 200
Comments
Brightly busy about his business.
Great shot Marilyn.
good one!
Beautiful capture of a bird in the wild. Great work blossom!!
Fantastic capture Marilyn!! He’s gorgeous!! *-)
I see rainbow lorikeets every day but this is a very lovely and different lorikeet! Just love those red patches.
FANTASTICALLY TAKEN
A DELIGHT… BRAVO!
Great Take Bloss!
I think I have seen these and have been trying to find out what they were, thanks for the helping hand :-)
Marilyn this is a great capture, love it, has to be My Fav.