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Very conspicuous, often observed calling loudly while flying overhead or feeding.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyOld World Parrots
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatWoodland, forest edge, flowering street trees, farmland belts, and urban parkland.
Best timeMost reliable in Northern Territory from July to October.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by James Lambert
Range map
Range map
1438visible hotspots
63039visible records
4states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Large lorikeet. Varied Lorikeet is much smaller and shorter-tailed; no range overlap with Rainbow Lorikeet, which has a yellow neck and red breast. Found in a wide range of habitats.
Behavior
Very conspicuous, often observed calling loudly while flying overhead or feeding. In the evening and early morning can be seen roosting in very large, noisy flocks.
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