
Coconut Lorikeet
A species of Rainbow Lorikeets And Allies Scientific name : Trichoglossus haematodus Genus : Rainbow Lorikeets And Allies
Coconut Lorikeet, A species of Rainbow Lorikeets And Allies
Botanical name: Trichoglossus haematodus
Genus: Rainbow Lorikeets And Allies
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Description

The coconut lorikeet measures 25–30 cm (10–12 in) in length and weighs around 109–137 g (3.8–4.8 oz). The bill is orange-red, and the head dark blue fading to brown at the neck. It has a yellow collar and green upperparts. The breast is red with blue-black barring, and the belly is green with yellow barring. The tail is green above and barred in green and yellow below. The male's iris is bright red, while in the female it is orange-red.

Size
25 - 30 cm
Life Expectancy
10-20 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Coconut Lorikeet primarily feeds on nectar, complementing its diet with various fruits, flowers, pollen, and seeds. It exhibits specialized foraging techniques using its brush-tipped tongue, adapted for extraction of nectar. Feeding times vary, with a preference for certain native blossoms.
Habitat
Coconut Lorikeet occupies a range of habitats, typically up to 700 meters and occasionally at elevations as high as 2440 meters. It favors habitat edges and disturbed vegetation areas within rainforests, mangroves, and secondary forests, as well as human-modified landscapes such as gardens and plantations. Adaptability is showcased in its presence across diverse climate and soil conditions, including small atolls.
Dite type
Nectivorous


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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Bird Feeder Type

Nectar Feeder
Distribution Area
Coconut Lorikeet is found in Australia, in eastern Indonesia, on Buru, Seram, Misool, Waigeo, Numfoor, Yapen and the Aru Islands, in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea on New Guinea, in the Bismarck Archipelago, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia.


Scientific Classification
