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09-OCT-2004 Copyright © 2004 Robert

Scaly-breasted Lorikeet

Jurong Birdpark, Singapore

Scientific name: Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus (Kuhl, 1820).

The olive Scaly-breasted mutation is a dominant mutation which is well-established now in Australian aviculture. About one in every four to six Scalys born is of the 'olive' variety.

Books: Parrots: A Guide to Parrots of the World

For backyard feeders: try Birds-Out-Back.

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/125s f/10.0 at 230.0mm iso400 with flash (1.4TC)
full exif


other sizes: small medium original auto
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