Olive-headed Lorikeet (species: Trichoglossus euteles) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
Trichoglossus euteles
Olive-headed Lorikeet


©A.J. Reinhart: Olive-headed Lorikeet (Trichoglossus euteles)

©Geek2Nurse: Olive-headed Lorikeet (Trichoglossus euteles)

©Derek Ramsey: Olive-headed Lorikeet (Trichoglossus euteles)
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Psittaciformes
Family Psittacidae
Genus Trichoglossus
Species Trichoglossus euteles
Status least concern

Distinguishing features

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. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 24 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Wingspan data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is found in forest, woodland and cultivated areas on Timor and smaller nearby islands. (Wikipedia)

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