Goldie's Lorikeet
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| Psitteuteles goldiei Sharpe, 1882 |
The Goldie's Lorikeet (Psitteuteles goldiei) is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. The Lorikeet is mostly green with yellow streaks in the chest area, and a red and blue face. It is said to resemble a watermelon in appearance. It is a small bird measuring 7 ½ inches (19cm) and weighing 45-60 grams. [1]
[edit] In captivity
Goldie's Lorikeet is well regarded as a house pet. They are quiet, non-destructive, and non-aggressive, and can be kept as a single pair or in larger communities. Some Lorikeets have learned to mimic human voices. [2]
[edit] Sources
- ^ Collar, N.J. (1997). Family Psittacidae (Parrots). Pp. 280-477 in: del Hoyo, J., Elliot, A. & Sargatal, J. eds. (1997). Handbook of the Birds of the World. Vol 4. Sandgrouse to Cuckoos. Lynx Edicions: Barcelona
- ^ Goldie's Lorikeet profile. www.loriinae.com (2007-12-2). Retrieved on 2007-12-02.
[edit] External links
- BirdLife International 2004. Psitteuteles goldiei. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007.
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