Varied Lorikeet
Psitteuteles versicolor
The Varied Lorikeet (Psitteuteles versicolor) is a rare old world parrot found only in Australia, weighing about 54 g. The varied lorikeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae that is endemic to the northern coastal regions of Australia.
About the Varied Lorikeet
The varied lorikeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae that is endemic to the northern coastal regions of Australia.
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How to identify it
The varied lorikeet is about 19 centimetres (7.5 in) long. It is mainly green with short yellow longitudinal streaks. The fine yellow streaking and broad orbital patch are distinctive. The lores, forehead, and crown are red. The beak is red, the bare eye-rings are white, the lores are bare, and the irises are orange-yellow. The upper breast is mauve with longitudinal yellow streaks. The legs are bluish-grey. In the female the red on the head is less extensive, and the breast has duller colours.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in August. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Varied Lorikeet?
- The varied lorikeet is about 19 centimetres (7.5 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Varied Lorikeet?
- The Varied Lorikeet is a small sized bird weighing about 54 g.
- Where can you see a Varied Lorikeet?
- The Varied Lorikeet is endemic to Australia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Varied Lorikeet?
- The Varied Lorikeet is most easily confused with the Turquoise Parrot, the Regent Parrot and the Little Lorikeet.
- Is the Varied Lorikeet endangered?
- The Varied Lorikeet is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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