Red Collared Lorikeet is a photograph by Margaret Saheed which was uploaded on November 28th, 2011.
Red Collared Lorikeet
A brilliantly colored bird, the Red Collared Lorikeet has a bright reddish beak and orange-red band on the back of its neck.This species... more
Title
Red Collared Lorikeet
Artist
Margaret Saheed
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A brilliantly colored bird, the Red Collared Lorikeet has a bright reddish beak and orange-red band on the back of its neck.This species (Trichoglossus rubritorquis) is closely related to the Rainbow Lorikeet and inhabits eucalypt open forest in northern Australia. The nectar of eucalypt blossoms is a favorite food.
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November 28th, 2011
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Comments (43)
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the CLOSE UP OF A BIRD - CAGED OR IN WILD contest!
Gary F Richards
Beautiful close-up composition and excellent artwork! F/L … voted for this piece in the CLOSE UP OF A BIRD - CAGED OR IN WILD contest
Emmy Vickers
Margaret - Oh my gosh, where to begin! This is a phenomenal up-close capture of a red collared lorikeet. The vivid colors, you can see right into its eye, and the overall detail on this bird is superb! This is a breathtaking photo! If I can vote for it over and over again, I would. :) I reviewed your FAA site - wow!! You are quite the talented photographer! I have added this photo to my favorites and I tweeted it as well. Phenomenal photo!! L/F/Tweeted.
Margaret Saheed
Dave, thank you for featuring Red Collared Lorikeet in your group, Wildlife of Australia.
Margaret Saheed
Ellen, thank you for featuring Red Collared Lorikeet in your group, More Than 50 Views.
Margaret Saheed
Maj, thank you for featuring Red Collared Lorikeet in your group, Animals Animal species.
Karon Melillo DeVega
what a gorgeous bird! spectacular capture ~ voted
Margaret Saheed replied:
Thanks Karon. Their brilliant colors really stand out against the green foliage!
Kirsten Giving
Hello Margaret! Oh I love the little lorikeets. Yours is a very special image. f/v Kirsten
Margaret Saheed replied:
Thanks Kirsten. We are lucky to have so many beautiful parrots in Australia!
Margaret Saheed
Sharon, thanks for featuring my red collared lorikeet in your group, Birds of the World.
Margaret Saheed
Sophie, thank you for featuring my red collared lorikeet in your group, Up close and personal.
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