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Musk Lorikeet spotted among rainbow lorikeets in Umina Beach

Original: This **Musk Lorikeet** (*Trichoglossus concinnus*) was hanging out with the local Rainbows on some flowering Bottlebrush

A birdwatcher in Umina Beach on the New South Wales Central Coast has reported an unusual sighting: a Musk Lorikeet feeding on flowering bottlebrush alongside the local rainbow lorikeets. The species is not commonly seen in the area, and the observer welcomed its appearance. The sighting highlights the appeal of native flowering trees to lorikeets.

Why now: An out-of-range bird sighting is notable for local birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Musk LorikeetRainbow LorikeetUmina BeachCentral Coast NSW

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Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 7 d ago to 7 d ago.

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• This **Musk Lorikeet** (*Trichoglossus concinnus*) was hanging out with the local Rainbows on some flowering Bottlebrush. Don't usually see them here in Umina Beach, on Central Coast, NSW, but they're certainly very welcome. # birds # birdwatching # nature # wildlife #… · Coolmccool@mastodon.au · 8

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