Trichoglossus weberi
The Leaf Lorikeet (Trichoglossus weberi), also known as Weber's Lorikeet or Flores Lorikeet, is a distinctive and predominantly green parrot endemic to the Indonesian island of Flores. Unlike its more flamboyantly colored congeners in the genus *Trichoglossus*, this species stands out with its subtle yet striking emerald and olive-green plumage, broken only by a bright orange-red bill and pale eye-ring, making it well-camouflaged amidst tropical foliage. Measuring approximately 22 cm (8.7 inc...
Inhabits primary and secondary evergreen and semi-deciduous forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas with flowering trees, from sea level up to 1,700 meters elevation.
Feeds primarily on nectar and pollen from a variety of flowering trees and shrubs, supplemented with soft fruits, berries, and occasionally small insects or larvae, extracted with a specialized brush-tipped tongue.
Leaf Lorikeets are highly arboreal and diurnal, spending their days actively foraging and socializing in the forest canopy. They are typically encountered in small, fast-flying, noisy flocks, though larger congregations can form at abundant food sources or communal roosts. Foraging involves agile...
The Leaf Lorikeet is strictly endemic to Flores Island, one of the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia, where it is found throughout suitable habitats across its entire landmass. It breeds exclusively within this island range, showing no migratory patterns or significant seasonal movements beyond l...
Least Concern
- The Leaf Lorikeet's predominantly green plumage, unusual for its genus, provides excellent camouflage within the dense foliage of its forest habitat. - It is a true island endemic, found nowhere else in the world except the Indonesian island of Flores. - Like other lorikeets, it possesses a uni...