Goldie’s Lorikeet
Glossoptilus goldiei
Goldie's Lorikeet (Glossoptilus goldiei) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
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The Goldie’s Lorikeet (Glossoptilus goldiei) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Glossoptilus
- Species goldiei
Where it lives
Montane west-central to northeastern (Huon Pen.) and southeastern New Guinea
Quick facts
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Biology & behaviour
The Goldie's Lorikeet (Glossoptilus goldiei) is a species of bird in the family Old world parrots (Psittaculidae), part of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its breeding range covers AU montane wc to ne (Huon Pen.) and se New Guinea.
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Songs & calls
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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Meet the Psittaculidae
A field guide to the Psittaculidae family — 202 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.