Trichoglossus euteles
The Olive-headed Lorikeet (Trichoglossus euteles) is a striking, medium-sized parrot endemic to the Lesser Sundas and New Guinea region, renowned for its predominantly green plumage and vibrant head. Measuring approximately 25-26 cm in length and weighing between 90-100 grams, its most distinctive feature is its olive-green head, which smoothly transitions into a bright green body. The underparts are often yellowish-green, and a vivid orange-red bill with a yellow tip, coupled with bright yel...
This adaptable species inhabits a range of environments including primary and secondary lowland forests, forest edges, plantations, agricultural areas, and cultivated gardens, often found from sea level up to elevations of 1500 meters.
Their diet primarily consists of nectar and pollen, supplemented by soft fruits, small seeds, and occasionally insect larvae, using their specialized brush-tipped tongue to efficiently extract floral resources.
Olive-headed Lorikeets are highly social and diurnal, typically observed in noisy flocks of 10-20 individuals, though much larger congregations can form at abundant food sources or communal roosts. Their daily routine involves active foraging, where they exhibit remarkable agility, clinging upsid...
The Olive-headed Lorikeet is endemic to the Indonesian Lesser Sunda Islands and New Guinea, as well as several smaller surrounding islands. Its primary distribution includes the islands of Timor, Wetar, Semau, Rote, Sawu, Sumba, and Flores in Indonesia and East Timor. In New Guinea, it is widespr...
Least Concern
- The Olive-headed Lorikeet possesses a specialized brush-tipped tongue, perfectly adapted for lapping up nectar and pollen from flowers, making them vital pollinators in their ecosystem. - Despite their vibrant appearance, they are considered one of the more 'subtly' colored lorikeets within the...