Yellow-billed Lorikeet
NameYellow-billed Lorikeet
Common NameYellow-billed Lorikeet
Scientific NameNeopsittacus musschenbroekii
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is primarily bright green, with a prominent red band extending across the breast and belly. The head is green, often with yellowish streaking on the crown and nape. The bill is a striking bright yellow, and the undertail coverts are yellowish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, shrill, and chattering calls, often given rapidly while in flight or when feeding in groups.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane and subalpine forests of New Guinea, typically found at elevations between 1,400 and 3,800 meters.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow bill, Red breast band, Predominantly green body, Small size, Found in high-altitude New Guinea forests
Description
The Yellow-billed Lorikeet is a small, vibrant parrot species characterized by its predominantly green plumage and a distinctive red breast band. It is an active bird, often observed foraging for nectar and pollen in the canopy of montane forests.
