Little Lorikeet

Little Lorikeet

Psitteuteles pusillus

Data Deficient

Aves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae

About

The little lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Australia. It is a small parrot, predominantly green in plumage with a red face. Its natural habitats are temperate eucalyptus forest and woodland, subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.

Fun Fact

It is a small parrot, predominantly green in plumage with a red face.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in eastern and southern Australia, from the vicinity of Cairns southwards through Queensland and New South Wales from the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range eastwards to the coast, through most of Victoria and southeastern South Australia.

Diet

Feed on native grasstrees (Xanthorrhoea spp.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance