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Merauke Lorikeet

About Merauke Lorikeet

The Merauke Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus caeruleiceps), also known as the Pale Headed Lorikeet, has a full bright blue head over black under-feathers, a greenish-yellow nape, orangey-red breast with some slight dark feather edges and mottled green and yellow thighs.

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Habitat

New Guinea

Primary Diet

Nectar, pollen, flowers, buds & leaves

Life span - wild

10 years

Life span - captivity

10 to 12 years

Conservation status

Least Concern

Pet potential

Images

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