Olive-headed lorikeet

Olive-headed lorikeet

Perfect lorikeet

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SPECIES

Trichoglossus euteles

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.

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Appearance

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.

Geography

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Countries

Indonesia, Timor-Leste

Biogeographical realms

Biome

Anthropogenic biome

An Olive-headed Lorikeet at Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry Centre, near Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England.

Habits and Lifestyle

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Seasonal behavior

Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

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POPULATION STATUS

Least concern (LC)

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Domestication

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

Olive-headed Lorikeet (also called the Perfect Lorikeet) Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry Centre, North Anston, near Sheffield, England.

References

1. Olive-headed lorikeet Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive-headed_lorikeet

2. Olive-headed lorikeet on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22684548/93034860

3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/410180

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