Call comparison

Crimson Rosella vs Rainbow Lorikeet call

The Crimson Rosella and the Rainbow Lorikeet both belong to the parrot family, so their calls can sound alike. Play the two recordings one after the other and listen for the differences in the descriptions below.

In Birds of New South Wales, the Crimson Rosella comes in Level 2 and the Rainbow Lorikeet in Level 1.

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Crimson Rosella Platycercus elegans

Mellow bell-like piping and chattering contact calls.

A field recording of the Crimson Rosella by Ballarat Cemeteries, shared on iNaturalist.

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Rainbow Lorikeet Trichoglossus moluccanus

Continuous screeching chatter, very loud in flocks.

A field recording of the Rainbow Lorikeet by MickWH, shared on iNaturalist.

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