Ornate Lorikeet
NameOrnate Lorikeet
Common NameOrnate Lorikeet
Scientific NameTrichoglossus ornatus
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsThe head features a deep blue crown, a red face with a blackish-purple band across the eye, and a yellow nape. The body is predominantly bright green, with a distinctive chest pattern of red, black, and yellow bands. The underwings are yellow.
Vocalization / CallTypically produces loud, shrill screeches and chattering calls, especially when in flight or feeding in groups.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi and some nearby smaller islands in Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesDeep blue crown, Red face with black eye-band, Yellow nape, Bright green body, Red, black, and yellow banded chest, Orange beak
Description
The Ornate Lorikeet is a small, vibrantly colored parrot known for its active nature and arboreal habits. It primarily feeds on nectar and pollen, often found foraging in the canopy of tropical forests.
