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Small green lorikeet with pale blue underparts.
VIC: Vulnerable
Sensitive species — location data may be restricted
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyOld World Parrots
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatWoodland, forest edge, flowering street trees, farmland belts, and urban parkland.
Best timeReported across most months in Victoria, with no narrow seasonal peak.
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Range map
2240visible hotspots
23052visible records
3states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Note orange and yellow check patch, purple crown, yellow above the bill, and red patches in front of the eyes.
Behavior
Occurs in dry eucalypt forests but is nomadic and follows the blossom of tree species.
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