About this species
The scaly-breasted lorikeet (Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus) is an Australian lorikeet found in woodland in eastern Australia. The common name aptly describes this bird, which has yellow breast feathers broadly edged with green that look like scales.
Where it occurs
Eastern Australia (Cape York Peninsula, southern Queensland, southward to southern New South Wales coast; introduced Perth, Melbourne, Canberra).
Conservation record
AviList v2025b records this species as least concern. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.
