Iris Lorikeet
A species of Psitteuteles Lorikeets Scientific name : Saudareos iris Genus : Psitteuteles Lorikeets
Iris Lorikeet, A species of Psitteuteles Lorikeets
Botanical name: Saudareos iris
Genus: Psitteuteles Lorikeets
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Description
The iris lorikeet is 20 cm (8 in) long. It is mostly green with pale-green transverse striations on its underside. The head is red above the eye and there is a purple band from the eyes extending over the ears. The beak is red-orange, the iris is orange, and the legs are bluish-grey. The male and female are almost identical, but the red on the head of the female is paler and less extensive. Juveniles resemble females, but have a brownish bill, brown irises, duller purple bands and less red on the head. The extent and shade of the red and purple on the head varies between two or three subspecies.
Size
22 cm
Nest Placement
Building
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Psitteuteles Lorikeets Species
Iris Lorikeet