Lorikeet in spectacular Orange Mistletoe

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28th October 2015

Rainbow Lorikeet in Apostle Mistletoe (Dendrophthoe vitellina) 

I spotted this stunning Mistletoe heavy with orange flowers near Cooby Dam, North of Toowoomba during the week. When I stopped to take some photos, Scaley-breasted Lorikeets & Rainbow Lorikeets were amongst the plant having a feeding frenzy.

I believe that the Mistletoe is Apple Mistletoe ((Dendrophthoe vitellina) based on my reading in my Mangroves to Mountains plant guide... however I am a newbie at learning plants so please advise me if I have it wrong!  More photos of full plant taken on my phone to come.

J.G.

Rainbow Lorikeet in Apostle Mistletoe (Dendrophthoe vitellina) 

Rainbow Lorikeet in Apostle Mistletoe (Dendrophthoe vitellina) 

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Comments

  1. Red Nomad OZNovember 15, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    The colour of the mistletoe almost rivals the lorikeet! They're both stunning! Have a great week ahead!

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  2. UnknownNovember 15, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    Gorgeous birds! The colours are amazing.

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