Musk Lorikeet

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Musk Lorikeet
Conservation status
Least Concern
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Psittaciformes Family: Psittacidae Subfamily: Loriinae Genus: Glossopsitta Species: G. concinna
Binomial name
Glossopsitta concinna (Shaw, 1791)

Contents 1 Description 2 Breeding 3 References 4 Gallery

[edit] Description

The Musk Lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna) inhabits south-central/eastern Australia. It is distinguished by a red bill and forehead, blue crown and a distinctive yellow band on its wing.

[edit] Breeding

The musk lorikeet breeds mainly from August to January. Their nest are usually built in a hollow limb of a tree. 2 white 25x20mm eggs are laid.

[edit] References

• BirdLife International (2004). Glossopsitta concinna. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern

• Birds of Australia

[edit] Gallery