Iris lorikeet x Rainbow lorikeet
A somewhat rare lorikeet hybrid with a mixed purple and red face, a clear lime-green nape marking, a marigold chest, and a green backside. It is likely somewhat smaller than a normal rainbow lorikeet.
A somewhat rare lorikeet hybrid with a mixed purple and red face, a clear lime-green nape marking, a marigold chest, and a green backside. It is likely somewhat smaller than a normal rainbow lorikeet.
A red hybrid with patches of violet-blue on its forehead, neck, and lower belly. The rest of their body, including the wings, thighs, and tail, are green. This hybrid is somewhat uncommon among lory/lorikeet hybrids.
An extremely common yet rarely identified hybrid due to the similarities of both parents. In fact, up until a taxonomy divide in 2019, these crosses were not considered species hybrids at all. The best identifying feature of a coconut x rainbow lorikeet is their blue-green belly. All other traits found in these hybrids, such as
An uncommon hybrid with identifiable features from all three species, including a blue head, yellow and green-striped chest, and a red crown and ears. These red markings are most prominent in hybrids that are at least 50% musk lorikeet.
A second generation hybrid that has often been seen in the wild or in mixed aviaries. They have blue faces, green backsides, and yellow-orange feathers with green scalloping on the chest. Small patches of red, yellow, and blue can be seen all around the body.
A rare hybrid with a red head, blue mask, purple-scalloped chest and nape feathers, green wings, and a yellowish underside. They are similar to red lory x rainbow lorikeet hybrids, though with a somewhat darker chest and wings.
A rare hybrid with a red face and chest, a blue mask, and faded green coloration over the rest of the body. It is pictured in the middle, though the video quality depicts it very poorly.
A third generation hybrid that looks somewhat like a marigold lorikeet; having a blue head and chest, a yellow belly, and a uniform green nape & backside. It is 75% rainbow lorikeet, 12.5% musk lorikeet, and 12.5% scaly-breasted lorikeet.
A common yet rarely-identified hybrid due to the strength of rainbow lorikeet traits over the coconut ones. This hybrid can sometimes be identified by a more yellow-green nape stripe or a slightly greenish-blue chest. They are 75% rainbow lorikeet and 25% coconut lorikeet.
A hybrid with a red front covered by black and indigo markings on the head, ears, cheeks, and chest. Its wings are dark green and it appears to have a reddish vent. The bird’s bill has a more unique shape than most lorikeet hybrids, being pointed downward as if overgrown. Rainbow x Stella’s hybrids are