The olive-headed lorikeet (Trichoglossus euteles), 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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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Psittaciformes |
| Family: | Psittaculidae |
| Genus: | Trichoglossus |
| Species: | T. euteles
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| Trichoglossus euteles (Temminck, 1835)
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Description edit
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.[2]
Aviculture edit
Like the rainbow lorikeet, this species of lorikeet is popular in aviculture.
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References edit
- ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Trichoglossus euteles". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22684548A93034860. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22684548A93034860.en.
- ^ Forshaw (2006). plate 13.
Cited texts edit
- Forshaw, Joseph M. (2006). Parrots of the World; an Identification Guide. Illustrated by Frank Knight. Princeton University Press. ISBN 0-691-09251-6.
External links edit
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Trichoglossus euteles.
- Oriental Bird Images: Olive-headed Lorikeet Selected photos
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