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Our Breeds/ Lories, Lorikeets and Loriculus

Perfect Lorikeet

About Perfect Lorikeet

The Perfect Lorikeet (Trichoglossus euteles) is also known as Olive headed Lorikeet. The Olive-Headed Lorikeet is a mainly green parrot about 24 cm (9.5 in) long with an olive coloured head which is demarcated by a green collar. Its beak is orange-red, its irises are red, and its legs are grey. The male and female have an identical external appearance. Juveniles have a slightly greener head, a brown beak, and brown irises.

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Habitat

Timor and nearby Islands

Primary Diet

Nectar, pollen, leaves, flowers and fruits

Life span - wild

10 to 12 years

Life span - captivity

>15 years

Conservation status

Least Concern

Pet potential

Images

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