Olive-headed lorikeet
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Psittaciformes |
Family: | Psittaculidae |
Genus: | Trichoglossus |
Species: | T. euteles
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Binomial name | |
Trichoglossus euteles (Temminck, 1835)
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The olive-headed lorikeet (Trichoglossus euteles), also called the perfect lorikeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is found in forest, woodland and cultivated areas on Timor and smaller nearby islands.
Description
The olive-headed lorikeet is a mainly green parrot about 24 cm (9.5 in) long. It has an olive coloured head which is demarcated by a green collar. Its beak is orange-red, its irises are red, and its legs are grey. The male and female have an identical external appearance. Juveniles have a slightly greener head, a brown beak, and brown irises.[2]
Aviculture
Like the rainbow lorikeet, this species of lorikeet is popular in aviculture.
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References
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- ^ Forshaw (2006). plate 13.
Cited texts
- ISBN 0-691-09251-6.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Trichoglossus euteles.
- Oriental Bird Images: Olive-headed Lorikeet Selected photos