The Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus) can breed at almost any time of year, with activity often peaking between June and January, depending on local conditions and food availability. These birds form lifelong monogamous pairs and can be highly territorial during the breeding season. Both parents feed the chicks, while the female takes on incubation duties. Because there are not enough natural tree hollows available—especially in urban and suburban areas—our nest boxes provide a safe, practical alternative. Designed to meet the specific needs of rainbow lorikeets, we offer the ideal size box to support a successful breeding season. Our rainbow lorikeet boxes are also suitable for other small parrot species, making them a great addition to any backyard, wildlife-friendly property, or conservation project.

The Scaly-breasted Lorikeet (Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus) is another colourful native parrot found along the eastern coast of Australia, including Queensland. Slightly smaller than the Rainbow Lorikeet, they measure around 23 cm and are easily recognised by their bright green plumage with distinctive yellow scalloping on the chest and neck. While similar in behaviour and diet—feeding on nectar, pollen, and fruit—Scaly-breasted Lorikeets are often quieter, more discreet, and less aggressive than their rainbow cousins. They typically breed between August and January, nesting in tree hollows, often in eucalyptus trees.

The Pale-headed Rosella (Platycercus adscitus) is a striking medium-small parrot native to northern Queensland and parts of northeastern Australia. Measuring around 30 cm in length, it is easily identified by its pale cream-yellow head contrasting with its vibrant red cheeks and blue body feathers. These rosellas also nest in tree hollows, usually in eucalyptus forests, during their breeding season from August to December. Unlike lorikeets, Pale-headed Rosellas primarily feed on seeds, fruits, and flowers.

The Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius) is a colourful and familiar parrot found throughout eastern and southeastern Australia, including Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and parts of South Australia and Tasmania. At about 30 cm, the Eastern Rosella is notable for its bright red head, white cheeks, and a patchwork of yellow, green, and blue on its body. They nest in tree hollows, often in open woodland or forest edges, with a breeding season typically from August to January. Feeding mainly on seeds, fruits, and berries, these birds require safe nesting sites to thrive in both urban and rural areas.
Eastern Rosellas are known for their distinctive, melodious calls that can sound like soft whistles or fluting, making them one of the most musical parrots in Australia.

The Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans) is one of Australia’s most striking small to medium-sized parrots, measuring around 32 to 36 cm in length. Native to eastern and southeastern Australia, these birds are famous for their vibrant red plumage with contrasting blue and black markings. Crimson Rosellas typically breed between August and January, nesting in tree hollows often found in forests and woodlands. Their diet mainly consists of seeds, fruits, nuts, and flowers. Crimson Rosellas are known for their playful behavior and are often observed hanging upside down from branches while feeding or socializing.

The Dollarbird (Eurystomus orientalis) is a striking and unique member of the roller family, found throughout northern and eastern Australia. Measuring about 28 to 30 cm, the Dollarbird is easily recognised by its glossy dark greenish-blue plumage and distinctive bright orange-red bill. Unlike parrots, Dollarbirds are insectivores, catching large flying insects in mid-air with remarkable agility. They nest in natural tree hollows, often in open forests and woodland areas, typically breeding between September and January. Dollarbirds get their name from the distinctive round, pale blue-green spots on their wings, which resemble silver dollars and are visible in flight.


The Brush-tailed Phascogale (Phascogale tapoatafa) is a small, carnivorous marsupial native to eastern and northern Australia, including Queensland. Measuring about 20 to 25 cm in body length with a distinctive bushy tail, this nocturnal creature is known for its agility and ability to leap between trees in search of insects and small prey. Phascogales nest in tree hollows, where they raise their young.
An interesting fact: Male Brush-tailed Phascogales typically live for only about one year and die shortly after the mating season, while females can live longer.

The Common Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) is a medium-sized marsupial widespread across Australia. Measuring about 35 to 55 cm in length, with a bushy tail, this nocturnal and adaptable animal is often found in urban, suburban, and forested areas. Brushtail possums are excellent climbers and seek shelter in tree hollows where they rest and raise their young. Common Brushtail Possums have a highly developed scent gland on their chest, which males use to mark their territory and communicate with others.

The Common Ringtail Possum (Pseudocheirus peregrinus) is a small, nocturnal marsupial native to eastern and southern Australia. Measuring about 30 to 40 cm in length (including their prehensile tail), ringtail possums are agile climbers that live primarily in dense foliage and tree hollows. They feed mostly on leaves, flowers, and fruits. Ringtail possums build communal nests called “dreys” out of leaves, where several individuals—usually family groups—live together for warmth and protection.


The Pygmy Possum (Cercartetus species) is a tiny, nocturnal marsupial found all over Australia. Measuring just 7 to 12 cm in length, these miniature possums are excellent climbers that live in dense shrubbery and tree hollows. They feed mainly on nectar, pollen, insects, and small fruits.
An interesting fact: Some pygmy possums are excellent hibernators, able to lower their metabolic rate significantly during colder months to conserve energy

The Squirrel Glider (Petaurus norfolcensis) is a small, nocturnal marsupial found along the eastern coast of Australia, including Queensland and New South Wales. Measuring around 22 to 30 cm in length (including their tail), these gliders are known for their ability to glide between trees using a flap of skin between their front and hind legs. They feed mainly on nectar, pollen, insects, and sap. Squirrel Gliders can glide up to 50 meters in a single leap, allowing them to efficiently travel between trees without touching the ground.

The Sugar Glider (Petaurus breviceps) is a small, nocturnal marsupial found throughout eastern and northern Australia, including Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and parts of South Australia. Measuring about 16 to 21 cm in length (including their tail), Sugar Gliders are famous for their ability to glide between trees using a membrane of skin stretching from their forelegs to hindlegs. They have a varied diet consisting of nectar, sap, insects, and small fruits. Sugar Gliders live in social family groups and use vocalizations such as barking and chattering to communicate with each other. Like other gliding possums, they depend on tree hollows for nesting and shelter.

The Yellow-bellied Glider (Petaurus australis) is a medium-sized nocturnal marsupial found along the eastern coast of Australia, including Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. Measuring about 35 to 40 cm in length (including their tail), these gliders are known for their striking yellow-orange belly and powerful gliding ability, using a membrane of skin between their limbs to move between trees. They feed mainly on sap, nectar, pollen, and insects. Yellow-bellied Gliders have a loud, distinctive call that can carry over long distances through the forest, helping them communicate and establish territories.