Olive-headed lorikeet

Species of bird

Olive-headed lorikeet
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittaculidae
Genus: Trichoglossus
Species:
T. euteles
Binomial name
Trichoglossus euteles
(Temminck, 1835)

The olive-headed lorikeet (Trichoglossus euteles), also called the perfect lorikeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is found in forest, woodland and cultivated areas on Timor and smaller nearby islands.

Description

The olive-headed lorikeet is a mainly green parrot about 24 cm (9.5 in) long. It has an olive coloured head which is demarcated by a green collar. Its beak is orange-red, its irises are red, and its legs are grey. The male and female have an identical external appearance. Juveniles have a slightly greener head, a brown beak, and brown irises.[2]

Aviculture

Like the rainbow lorikeet, this species of lorikeet is popular in aviculture.

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References

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Trichoglossus euteles". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22684548A93034860. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22684548A93034860.en.
  2. ^ Forshaw (2006). plate 13.

Cited texts

  • Forshaw, Joseph M. (2006). Parrots of the World; an Identification Guide. Illustrated by Frank Knight. Princeton University Press. ISBN 0-691-09251-6.

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Trichoglossus euteles.
  • Oriental Bird Images: Olive-headed Lorikeet Selected photos
Taxon identifiers
Trichoglossus euteles


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