Swainson's Blue Mountain Rainbow Lorikeet

Mystery Bird: Swainson's Blue Mountain Rainbow Lorikeet, Trichoglossus haematodus moluccanus

grrlscientist | November 22, 2009

tags: Swainson's Blue Mountain Rainbow Lorikeet, Trichoglossus haematodus moluccanus, identify this bird, birds, mystery bird, bird ID quiz [Mystery bird] Swainson's Blue Mountain Rainbow Lorikeet, Trichoglossus haematodus moluccanus, photographed at Yungaburra, Queensland, Australia. [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours] Image: Steve Duncan, 26 August 2009 [larger view]. Nikon D200 w/ Nikkor 300mm f/4 & TC17E. Please name at least one field mark that supports your identification. Review all mystery birds to date.

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Swainson's Blue Mountain Rainbow Lorikeet

Mystery Bird: Swainson's Blue Mountain Rainbow Lorikeet, Trichoglossus haematodus moluccanus

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