Just a Little to the Left

Pastel on Mi Tientes Tex (Sold)

45 cm W x 68 cm H
The Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanusis) is found in a wide range of treed habitats including rainforest and woodlands. It has also acclimatised well to urbanisation and is commonly encountered in well-treed suburbs. They are nectar and pollen feeders and if you look inside a lorikeet’s mouth, you’ll notice that their tongues have uniquely adapted “brushes” on the tips to help them harvest these foods from the plants in their environment. The Rainbow Lorikeet also eats fruits, seeds and some insects. Plant grevilleas and other native flowering bushes in your backyard to attract them, rather than offering honey-coated bread which is extremely unhealthy for them. They are colourful, noisy and cheeky by nature so it’s rare to see them in a quiet grooming pose such as this one.