Swainson Blue-Mountain Lories
Swainson's Lorikeet (Blue Mountain Lory) T.h. moluccanus 12" (30cm)
Australia. Undoubtedly the prettiest of the "rainbows". Bright violet-blue head, with even
brighter blue shaft-streaking. Breast is a mixture of red and yellow, giving an overall orange appearance. There is no barring. The blue of the abdomen matches the head. Noise not a factor here. Fairly scarce in the US due to Australia not exporting them in 30 years. A few entered the country several years ago as captive raised from New Zealand. Very common in their native range. Excellent pets and good talkers.
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