About the Goldie's Lorikeet
Goldie's lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Glossoptilus. It is found in forest and woodland in New Guinea, primarily at altitudes of 1,000–2,200 m (3,280–7,220 ft). It is mostly green with yellowish streaks in the chest area, and a red, blue and purple head. It is a small bird measuring 19 cm in length and weighing 45–60 grams (1.6–2.1 oz).
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Glossoptilus goldiei |
| Species Codes | gollor1, GOLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Goldie's Lorikeet belong to?
The Goldie's Lorikeet (Glossoptilus goldiei) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Goldie's Lorikeet?
Goldie's lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Glossoptilus. It is found in forest and woodland in New Guinea, primarily at altitudes of 1,000–2,200 m (3,280–7,220 ft). It is mostly green with yellowish streaks in the chest area, and ...
Where can I report a Goldie's Lorikeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Goldie's Lorikeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gollor1, or on iNaturalist.
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