Underscoring the importance of intact old forests and protected habitat, Rainbow Lorikeets preferred nesting sites are deep hollows that form within old trees. These hollows typically form in older trees that have had time for big limbs to break off and leave hollows that form suitable protected nest sites.
In this short video taken by Helen Whelan, a Rainbow Lorikeet feeds its cheek in a big old hollow in the beautiful Reid Park on the Mosman peninsula, a beautiful fringe of nature in Australia's most populous city.
Rainbow Lorikeets are monogamous birds, tend to nest for up to two months, and have broods of between one and three per season. Once hatched, chicks tend to be cared for by their parents for 2-3 weeks.
Phill Pullinger
Underscoring the importance of intact old forests and protected habitat, Rainbow Lorikeets preferred nesting sites are deep hollows that form within old trees. These hollows typically form in older trees that have had time for big limbs to break off and leave hollows that form suitable protected nest sites.
In this short video taken by Helen Whelan, a Rainbow Lorikeet feeds its cheek in a big old hollow in the beautiful Reid Park on the Mosman peninsula, a beautiful fringe of nature in Australia's most populous city.
Rainbow Lorikeets are monogamous birds, tend to nest for up to two months, and have broods of between one and three per season. Once hatched, chicks tend to be cared for by their parents for 2-3 weeks.
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