Rainbow Lorikeet
The Rainbow Lorikeet is unmistakable with its bright red beak and colourful plumage. Both male and female apper the same. With a blue head and belly, green wings, tail and back, and an orange/yellow breast. They are often seen in loud and fast-moving flocks or in large commual roost’s on dusk.
This little posser was
was found enjoying one of the many Grevillea that grow in and around the Salamander Bay area.
© Anthony Waite-Pullan 2008: using this image for any purpose and in any way, without the artist’s prior permission, may lead to legal action.
Canon 400D Xti 300mm lens
Recently sold as a Matte print
Bought by a current RB member
Rainbow Lorikeet belongs to the following groups:
Australian Landmarks and Icons, Canon DSLR (One Image Per Day & A Canon Camera Must Be In The Description Before It's Accepted), Central Coast & Hunter, Port Stephens and Great Lakes (N.S.W Australia), Sold! and The Birds Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

rebelgirl
Beautiful :-)
Tony Waite-Pullan replied
Thanks Rebel :)
BigD
I like the colors
Tony Waite-Pullan replied
Thank you so much i was fortunate for it land in the right place a true show off this bird was.
ozzzywoman
Hi Tony would you pop the location in the description so I can add it to the Central Coast group? Thanks,
Ozzzywoman
Tony Waite-Pullan replied
Ooops Done sorry about that
saltwatershots
Tony Waite-Pullan replied
Fantastic. Thank you to all involved
Anna D'Accione
Great capture of this lorikeet. Well done!!!
Tony Waite-Pullan replied
Hi Anna thank you for your comments and in making this image one of your faves
Brendan Schoon
Excellent!
Tony Waite-Pullan replied
Hi Brendan thank you for your comment
ozzzywoman
Tony Waite-Pullan replied
Hi ozzywoman thank you so much i am thrilled to have this featured by the central coast and hunter group….:)))
Rita H. Ireland
awesome capture!
Tony Waite-Pullan replied
Hi Rita Thanks for your comment they are always appreciated :)
noffi
Wow…Two features…and no wonder. You have taken a really wonderful photograph…The bird has such bright colors and the surroundings compliment him and his plumage. Very well done and congrats for the features.
Liz
Tony Waite-Pullan replied
Hi Liz thank you for your wonderful comments. Did you also know that this image is the current avatar of the survivors and friends group.
noffi
I did not know about the avatar but it is certainly a good choice for the honor. Congratulations once again.
Liz
Tony Waite-Pullan replied
Cheers Liz ;)