Orange-billed Lorikeet
NameOrange-billed Lorikeet
Common NameOrange-billed Lorikeet
Scientific NameNeopsittacus pullicauda
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsPredominantly green plumage with a bright orange bill. It has a red patch on the lores and a distinctive red band across its breast. The crown and nape are olive-green with yellowish streaking, and the underwing coverts are also red.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, shrill, chattering calls, often described as a rapid series of 'tsit-tsit-tsit' notes or screeching sounds.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the central highlands and montane regions of New Guinea, typically found at high altitudes.
Identifying FeaturesBright orange bill, Predominantly green body, Red breast band, Red facial markings (lores), Small size
Description
The Orange-billed Lorikeet is a small, vibrant parrot endemic to the montane forests of New Guinea. It is characterized by its predominantly green plumage, bright orange bill, and active foraging behavior in the forest canopy, often in pairs or small flocks.
