About the Little Lorikeet
The little lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Australia. It is a small parrot, predominantly green in plumage with a red face. Its natural habitats are temperate eucalyptus forest and woodland, subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Psitteuteles pusillus |
| Species Codes | litlor1, LILO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Lorikeet belong to?
The Little Lorikeet (Psitteuteles pusillus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Little Lorikeet?
The little lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Australia. It is a small parrot, predominantly green in plumage with a red face. Its natural habitats are temperate eucalyptus forest and woodland, subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical ...
Where can I report a Little Lorikeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Lorikeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code litlor1, or on iNaturalist.
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