rainbow lorikeet; rainbow lory
A species of parrot native to Australia and nearby regions, known for its bright plumage. Scientific name: Trichoglossus haematodus.
At the zoo, a rainbow lorikeet showed off its colorful feathers.
Standard katakana spelling for this bird name.
Rarely used kanji form; the word is usually written in kana.
The name combines 五色 (five colors), 青海 (blue sea), and 鸚哥 (parrot), referring to the bird's multicolored plumage. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.