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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. Voice: It is said that calls are repetitive, long and wheezy; also rapid, buzzy trilling notes and muted series of harsh, longer squeaks, twitters and whistles. They primarily produce sharp, high-pitched sounds expressed as "kreet!" or "kurrk," but also emits a softer, lisping "tsleet!" along with various muted, grating tones.
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When to see the Olive-headed Lorikeet
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Where to see the Olive-headed Lorikeet
The map shades 2 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Olive-headed Lorikeet
The olive-headed lorikeet, 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.
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Easily confused with
Yellow-cheeked LorikeetTrichoglossus meyeriThe yellow-cheeked lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae.
Ornate LorikeetTrichoglossus ornatusThe ornate lorikeet is a mainly green parrot about 25 cm (10.0 in) long.
Pohnpei LorikeetTrichoglossus rubiginosusThe Pohnpei lorikeet is 24 cm (9.4 in) long and weights around 80 g (2.8 oz).
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