About the Plum-faced Lorikeet
The plum-faced lorikeet, also known as the whiskered lorikeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is monotypic within the genus Oreopsittacus. It is found in the New Guinea Highlands.
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The plum-faced lorikeet is a mainly green small parrot about 15 cm (5.9 in) long with a long pointed tail. It has two white stripes under each eye. It has a narrow pointed black bill and dark-brown irises. The adult male has a red forehead and the adult female has a green forehead.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in August · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Brehm's Tiger ParrotPsittacella brehmiiBrehm's tiger parrot is the largest species in the genus Psittacella and is about 24 cm (9.4 in) in length and weighs between 94 and 120 g (3.3 and 4.2 oz).
Masked Shining ParrotProsopeia personataIt is 47 cm long and weighs 322 g.
Orange-bellied ParrotNeophema chrysogasterThe orange-bellied parrot is a small parrot around 20 cm (8 in) long; the adult male has bright green head, neck and upperparts, and yellow-green breast, abdomen and flanks.
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