Sula Lorikeet
Saudareos flavoviridis
Sula Lorikeet (Saudareos flavoviridis) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
The Sula Lorikeet (Saudareos flavoviridis) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 90.5 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Saudareos
- Species flavoviridis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 90.5 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Endangered
Near Threatened
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Sula Lorikeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Sula Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Sula Lorikeet (Saudareos flavoviridis) is a species of bird in the Psittaculidae family, part of the order Psittaciformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Sula Is. (e of Sulawesi).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 90.5 g, with a wing length of about 12 cm and a tail of around 7.7 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Sula Lorikeet?
The Sula Lorikeet is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 90.5 g.
Where does the Sula Lorikeet live?
The Sula Lorikeet is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Sula Is. (e of Sulawesi), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Sula Lorikeet belong to?
The Sula Lorikeet (Saudareos flavoviridis) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Sula Lorikeet eat?
The Sula Lorikeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Sula Lorikeet migrate?
The Sula Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
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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