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Musk Lorikeet Spotted Feasting on Eucalyptus Nectar

Original: Musk Lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna) on a eucalypts (gum trees) gathering nectar and acting as a pollinator. With that

Wildlife observers are sharing images of a Musk Lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna) feeding on nectar from eucalyptus gum trees in Australia. The small green parrot, marked by a striking red face, doubles as a pollinator as it moves between blossoms. Nature enthusiasts are delighting in the bird's colourful appearance, with some joking that its red mask makes it look ready for Halloween.

Why now: The bird's vivid red mask and its role as a pollinator make for charming, seasonally timely nature content.

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• Musk Lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna) on a eucalypts (gum trees) gathering nectar and acting as a pollinator. With that red mask, all ready for Halloween. # birds # wildlife # biology # lorikeet # Australia · tangledwing@ohai.social · 5

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