Palm Lorikeet
Vini palmarum
Palm Lorikeet (Vini palmarum) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
The Palm Lorikeet (Vini palmarum) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 37 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Vini
- Species palmarum
Where it lives
Temotu (=Santa Cruz Is., southeastern Solomon Is.) and Banks Is. to Aneityum (north to southern Vanuatu)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 37 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Palm Lorikeet is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Palm Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Palm Lorikeet (Vini palmarum) belongs to the Psittaculidae family of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Temotu (=Santa Cruz Is., se Solomon Is.) and Banks Is. to Aneityum (n to s Vanuatu).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 37 g, with a wing length of about 9.1 cm and a tail of around 7.7 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Palm Lorikeet?
The Palm Lorikeet is a small bird that weighs around 37 g.
Where does the Palm Lorikeet live?
The Palm Lorikeet is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Temotu (=Santa Cruz Is., se Solomon Is.) and Banks Is. to Aneityum (n to s Vanuatu), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Palm Lorikeet belong to?
The Palm Lorikeet (Vini palmarum) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Palm Lorikeet eat?
The Palm Lorikeet is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Palm Lorikeet migrate?
The Palm Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Palm Lorikeet make?
1 real field recording of the Palm Lorikeet can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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