Musk Lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna)
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Musk Lorikeet

Glossopsitta concinna (Shaw, 1791)

22 cmLength70 gWeight

The musk lorikeet (Trichoglossus concinnus) is a species of bird in the parrot family Psittaculidae.

Busiest months: January and March–May · Most records: Australia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Musk Lorikeet has been recorded at 142 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Royal ParkAustralia2,528 records
  2. Banyule Flats ReserveAustralia1,410 records
  3. Goulds Lagoon Wildlife SanctuaryAustralia1,136 records
More places
  1. La Trobe University Bundoora CampusAustralia1,107 records
  2. La Trobe University Bundoora – Nangak Tamboree Wildlife SanctuaryAustralia1,074 records
  3. Wollongong Botanic GardenAustralia982 records
  4. Jells ParkAustralia965 records
  5. Bushy Park WetlandsAustralia866 records
  6. SeymourAustralia812 records
  7. Shepherds BushAustralia791 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Australia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The musk lorikeet (Trichoglossus concinnus) is a species of bird in the parrot family Psittaculidae. It inhabits south-central/eastern Australia.

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Questions

How big is the Musk Lorikeet?

The Musk Lorikeet is about 22 cm long and weighs around 70 g.

Where does the Musk Lorikeet live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: east-central, southeastern Australia. It is most often recorded in Australia.

When is the best time to see the Musk Lorikeet?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, March, April and May (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Musk Lorikeet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Musk Lorikeet as Least Concern.

What does the Musk Lorikeet eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Musk Lorikeet in?

It belongs to the family Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).

At a glance

Length
22 cm
Weight
70 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
125 mm
Tail
91 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: east-central, southeastern Australia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Parrot Psittaciformes
Family
Old World Parrots Psittaculidae
Genus
Glossopsitta

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Musk Lorikeet

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