Goldie's Lorikeet
Glossoptilus goldiei
The Goldie's Lorikeet (Glossoptilus goldiei) is a legendary old world parrot found in 2 countries. Goldie's lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae.
About the Goldie's Lorikeet
Goldie's lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Glossoptilus. It is found in forest and woodland in New Guinea, primarily at altitudes of 1,000–2,200 m (3,280–7,220 ft). It is mostly green with yellowish streaks in the chest area, and a red, blue and purple head. It is a small bird measuring 19 cm in length and weighing 45–60 grams (1.6–2.1 oz).
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How to identify it
Goldie's lorikeet is 19 cm (7.5 in) long. It is mainly green, and its underside is yellow-green with dark green longitudinal streaks. It has a red plumage on the crown, which is less extensive in the female. The back of its head is blue, its cheeks are mainly mauve and blue, its beak is black, and its irises are brown. Its legs are greenish-brown. In juveniles the red on the head is reduced to a small red patch above its beak. Juveniles have a brown beak, a green crown, and greyish-blue plumage on the back of the head.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in July. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Goldie's Lorikeet?
- Goldie's lorikeet is 19 cm (7.5 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- Where can you see a Goldie's Lorikeet?
- The Goldie's Lorikeet occurs in 2 countries, including Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a Goldie's Lorikeet?
- The Goldie's Lorikeet is most easily confused with the Echo Parakeet, the Black Lory and the Blue-crowned Lorikeet.
- Is the Goldie's Lorikeet endangered?
- The Goldie's Lorikeet is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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