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Leaf Lorikeet
Trichoglossus weberi (Büttikofer, 1894)
23 cmLength113 gWeight
The leaf lorikeet (Trichoglossus weberi), also known as the Flores lorikeet or Weber's lorikeet, is a species of parrot that is endemic to the Indonesian island of Flores.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The leaf lorikeet (Trichoglossus weberi), also known as the Flores lorikeet or Weber's lorikeet, is a species of parrot that is endemic to the Indonesian island of Flores. It was previously considered a subspecies of the rainbow lorikeet, but following a review in 1997, it is increasingly treated as a separate species.
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Questions
How big is the Leaf Lorikeet?
The Leaf Lorikeet is about 23 cm long and weighs around 113 g.
Where does the Leaf Lorikeet live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: montane Flores (central Lesser Sundas).
Is the Leaf Lorikeet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Leaf Lorikeet as Near Threatened.
What does the Leaf Lorikeet eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Leaf Lorikeet in?
It belongs to the family Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 23 cm
- Weight
- 113 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 124 mm
- Tail
- 92 mm
- Bill
- 22 mm
- Tarsus
- 15 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: montane Flores (central Lesser Sundas)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Parrot Psittaciformes
- Family
- Old World Parrots Psittaculidae
- Genus
- Trichoglossus
Other birds in the genus Trichoglossus
Pohnpei LorikeetTrichoglossus rubiginosus
Scaly-breasted LorikeetTrichoglossus chlorolepidotus
Coconut LorikeetTrichoglossus haematodus
Biak LorikeetTrichoglossus rosenbergii
Rainbow LorikeetTrichoglossus moluccanus
Red-collared LorikeetTrichoglossus rubritorquis
Olive-headed LorikeetTrichoglossus euteles
Marigold LorikeetTrichoglossus capistratus
Sunset LorikeetTrichoglossus forsteni
Pesquet's ParrotPsittrichas fulgidus
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