Rainbow lorikeets are frequent visitors to my back garden, particularly in the camellia tree where they feed on nectar and pollen. These medium-sized parrots are native to eastern Australia and are easily recognised by their bright green wings, blue heads, and orange-red breasts. They travel in noisy flocks, communicating with sharp, high-pitched calls. Their brush-tipped tongues allow them to extract nectar efficiently from flowers such as camellias, grevilleas, and bottlebrushes. Although colourful and entertaining, lorikeets can be highly territorial, often chasing away other birds from feeding areas. Their presence highlights how well native species adapt to suburban environments.