Varied Lorikeet
NameVaried Lorikeet
Common NameVaried Lorikeet
Scientific NamePsitteuteles versicolor
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsThe Varied Lorikeet has a bright red crown, a yellow-orange face, and a blue nape. Its body is predominantly green, with fine yellow streaking on the breast and flanks, and a pale yellow belly. The wings are green, and the underwing coverts are yellow.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, chattering, and screeching calls, often given rapidly in flight or while foraging in groups.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to northern Australia, ranging across the tropical north from the Kimberley region of Western Australia, through the Northern Territory, to north-western Queensland.
Identifying FeaturesBright red crown, Yellow-orange face, Blue nape, Green body with yellow streaking, Small size, Brush-tipped tongue
Description
A small, brightly colored lorikeet, easily recognized by its distinctive red crown and varied plumage. These active birds are typically found in flocks, feeding on nectar and pollen from flowering trees in northern Australia.
