About the Red-collared Lorikeet
The red-collared lorikeet is a species of parrot found in wooded habitats in northern Australia. It was previously considered a subspecies of the rainbow lorikeet, but today most major authorities consider them as separate species. No other member of the rainbow lorikeet group has an orange-red collar over the nape.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Trichoglossus rubritorquis |
| Species Codes | railor7, RCLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-collared Lorikeet belong to?
The Red-collared Lorikeet (Trichoglossus rubritorquis) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Red-collared Lorikeet?
The red-collared lorikeet is a species of parrot found in wooded habitats in northern Australia. It was previously considered a subspecies of the rainbow lorikeet, but today most major authorities consider them as separate species. No other member of the rainbow lorikeet group has an orange-red coll...
Where can I report a Red-collared Lorikeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-collared Lorikeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code railor7, or on iNaturalist.
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