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Marigold Lorikeet
Trichoglossus capistratus (Bechstein, 1811)
113 gWeight
The marigold lorikeet or Sumba lorikeet (Trichoglossus capistratus) is a species of parrot that is endemic to the Southeast Asian islands of Sumba, Rote, Wetar and Kisar (Indonesia) and Timor (Indonesia and Timor-Leste).
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 marigold lorikeet or Sumba lorikeet (Trichoglossus capistratus) is a species of parrot that is endemic to the Southeast Asian islands of Sumba, Rote, Wetar and Kisar (Indonesia) and Timor (Indonesia and Timor-Leste). 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 Marigold Lorikeet?
The Marigold Lorikeet weighs around 113 g.
Where does the Marigold Lorikeet live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: central, eastern Lesser Sundas.
Is the Marigold Lorikeet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Marigold Lorikeet as Least Concern.
What does the Marigold Lorikeet eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Marigold Lorikeet in?
It belongs to the family Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 113 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 145 mm
- Tail
- 112 mm
- Bill
- 22 mm
- Tarsus
- 19 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: central, eastern 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
Leaf LorikeetTrichoglossus weberi
Sunset LorikeetTrichoglossus forsteni
Pesquet's ParrotPsittrichas fulgidus
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