This is known, and was commented on just 2 weeks ago. See the below.
See the article: Ray Leggett & Peter F. Woodall (1987) 'Hybrid
Scaly-breasted X Rainbow Lorikeets', Australian Bird Watcher 12(4):
122?126 for a lot of detail about these hybrids.
Philip Veerman
24 Castley Circuit
Kambah ACT 2902
02 - 62314041
-----Original Message-----
From:
On Behalf Of Ian Smissen
Sent: Wednesday, 27 October 2010 11:57 PM To:
Subject: Hybrid Lorikeet?
This bird was in a flock of at least 10 Rainbow Lorikeets with a single
Scaly-breasted Lorikeet in Coast Banksias along Beach Road at Ricketts
Point, Beaumaris in Victoria this afternoon. It appears to be a hybrid
between Rainbow and Scaly-breasted: dull blue head but yellow scaly
plumage on breast and back.
Any ideas appreciated.
-----Original Message-----
From:
On Behalf Of Ákos Lumnitzer
Sent: Tuesday, 9 November 2010 12:16 AM
To:
Subject: Hybrid Lorikeet?
Hi birders
Sunday morning I saw and photographed a lorikeet that at first looked
like a Scaly-breasted from behind. Then as I got a different angle on
it, it had markings like a rainbow, but not as rich. Is it possible that
the two species hybridse?
See image:
http://amatteroflight.com/gallery2/d/4589-1/Rainbow-Lorikeet_8809.jpg
Kind regards
Akos
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