A vibrant, medium-sized parrot species native to eastern Australia and surrounding Pacific islands, characterized by its striking rainbow-colored plumage and specialized brush-tipped tongue for nectar feeding.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical rainforests, woodland edges, urban gardens, and coastal forest regions of eastern Australia, including New Guinea and several Pacific island archipelagos
Ecological Role
Critical pollinator for numerous flowering plants, particularly eucalyptus and native flowering trees; plays significant role in seed dispersal and maintaining forest ecosystem biodiversity
Morphology
SKIN COATIridescent rainbow-colored plumage with red-orange chest, blue head, green wings, and yellow-green underparts
LIMBS WINGSStrong, agile wings enabling rapid flight and complex aerial maneuvers; zygodactyl feet with two toes forward, two backward for exceptional branch gripping
HEAD SENSORYLarge, rounded head with strong beak adapted for nectar extraction, prominent eyes with excellent color perception
BODY STRUCTURECompact, streamlined body with average length of 26-30 cm, weight range 100-150 g, with bright green primary body coloration
