Olive-headed Lorikeet
NameOlive-headed Lorikeet
Common NameOlive-headed Lorikeet
Scientific NameTrichoglossus euteles
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsThe head is bright yellow, contrasting with an olive-green nape and upperparts. The underparts are yellowish-green, and the flight feathers are green. It has a distinctive bright red-orange beak and reddish-brown eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, shrill screeches and chattering calls, often given in flight or while feeding.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Timor and the smaller surrounding islands of Wetar and Rote in Southeast Asia.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow head, olive-green body, red-orange beak, small size
Description
The Olive-headed Lorikeet is a small, vibrant parrot characterized by its bright yellow head and olive-green body. It is an active, arboreal species typically found foraging for nectar and pollen in the canopy of forests.
