About the Coconut Lorikeet
The coconut lorikeet, also known as the green-naped lorikeet, is a parrot in the family Psittaculidae. Several species of lorikeets now recognised as distinct were once lumped together under Trichoglossus haematodus; together they form the "rainbow lorikeet" species complex.
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Coconut lorikeets typically measure around 25–30 cm (10–12 in) in length and weigh around 109–137 g (3.8–4.8 oz), but much variation exists between subspecies. The bill is orange-red, and the head clear blue fading to brown at the neck. It has a more or less extensive yellow collar and green upperparts. The breast is red, in some subspecies with more or less pronounced blue-black barring, and the belly is usually yellowish-green but in some populations its it lighter yellowish or very dark and bluish. The tail is green above and barred in green and yellow below.
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Where the Coconut Lorikeet lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Taiwan, Belgium, Puerto Rico, United States, India, Japan.
When to see the Coconut Lorikeet
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Scaly-breasted LorikeetTrichoglossus chlorolepidotusThe scaly-breasted lorikeet is about 23 cm (9.1 in) long.
Red-collared LorikeetTrichoglossus rubritorquisThe red-collared lorikeet measures around 26 centimetres (10 in) long.
Olive-headed LorikeetTrichoglossus eutelesThe olive-headed lorikeet is a mainly green parrot about 24 cm (9.5 in) long.
Side by side: Coconut Lorikeet vs Scaly-breasted Lorikeet
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