Varied Lorikeet

Psitteuteles versicolor (Lear, 1831)

19 cmLength54 gWeight

The varied lorikeet (Psitteuteles versicolor), is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae that is endemic to the northern coastal regions of Australia.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Australia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Varied Lorikeet has been recorded at 18 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Broome Bird ObservatoryAustralia403 records
Muirhead bushlandAustralia213 records
Buffalo CreekAustralia191 records

More places

Fogg Dam Conservation ReserveAustralia157 records
Holmes Jungle Nature ReserveAustralia106 records
Katherine Wastewater Treatment PlantAustralia74 records
Kakadu National Park – Yellow WaterAustralia74 records
East PointAustralia55 records
Leanyer PondsAustralia45 records
East Point Mangrove BoardwalkAustralia44 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 varied lorikeet (Psitteuteles versicolor), is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae that is endemic to the northern coastal regions of Australia.

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Questions

How big is the Varied Lorikeet?

The Varied Lorikeet is about 19 cm long and weighs around 54 g.

Where does the Varied Lorikeet live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: northeastern Western Australia to northwestern Queensland (northern Australia). It is most often recorded in Australia.