Bird Guide

Little Lorikeet

Parvipsitta pusilla

Least ConcernEndemic

About the Little Lorikeet

The little lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Australia. It is a small parrot, predominantly green in plumage with a red face. Its natural habitats are temperate eucalyptus forest and woodland, subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.

Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

ID tip

Measuring 15 cm (5.9 in) in length, the male and female are similarly coloured, although the latter is a little duller. The crown, lores and throat are red, the nape and shoulder bronze-coloured and the remainder of the plumage green. The belly is paler and yellow-green. In adults, the bill is black and the iris golden in colour. Immature individuals have a paler orange face and a brown iris and bill.

Text from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where the Little Lorikeet lives

Regular range

When to see the Little Lorikeet

Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Learn the Little Lorikeet in BeakBrain

Photo and call practice, free in any browser.

Play BeakBrain

Every photo and recording on this page is credited to its author under the licence shown. Spotted a problem with this page, or have a better photo? Contribute.