These gorgeous birds with the striking head banding of red are native Australian parrots. Very raucous when in large flocks.
According to some people this bird smells slightly musky, hence its name.
These gorgeous birds with the striking head banding of red are native Australian parrots. Very raucous when in large flocks.
Musk Lorikeets are found in many parts of south eastern Australia. They are found along coastal NSW and inland to the western slopes and plains, throughout much of Victoria, parts of Tasmania and southern South Australia. They are slightly larger than the well-known Budgerigar but with a shorter tail.
Musk Lorikeets prefer eucalypt woodlands and dry forests, roadside vegetation and timbered water courses. They are also happy to raid orchards and are becoming common in parks and gardens were suitable flowering trees and bushes are present. Calls: “zzitt-zzitt” calls as they feed are quite noisy!
According to some people this bird smells slightly musky, hence its name.
These gorgeous birds with the striking head banding of red are native Australian parrots. Very raucous when in large flocks.
Musk Lorikeets are found in many parts of south eastern Australia. They are found along coastal NSW and inland to the western slopes and plains, throughout much of Victoria, parts of Tasmania and southern South Australia. They are slightly larger than the well-known Budgerigar but with a shorter tail.
Musk Lorikeets prefer eucalypt woodlands and dry forests, roadside vegetation and timbered water courses. They are also happy to raid orchards and are becoming common in parks and gardens were suitable flowering trees and bushes are present. Calls: “zzitt-zzitt” calls as they feed are quite noisy!
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