Iris Lorikeet

Saudareos iris

Iris Lorikeet (Saudareos iris) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.

The Iris Lorikeet (Saudareos iris) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 55.2 g.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
Genus Saudareos
Species iris

Where it lives

Wetar and Timor (eastern Lesser Sundas)

Australia & Oceania

Quick facts

Weight: 55.2 g
Diet: Nectar-feeders
Family: Psittaculidae
Order: Psittaciformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

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Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Iris 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 Iris Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Iris Lorikeet (Saudareos iris) is a species of bird in the Psittaculidae family, part of the order Psittaciformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Wetar and Timor (e Lesser Sundas).

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 55.2 g, with a wing length of about 11.2 cm and a tail of around 7.2 cm.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Iris Lorikeet?

The Iris Lorikeet is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 55.2 g.

Where does the Iris Lorikeet live?

The Iris Lorikeet is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Wetar and Timor (e Lesser Sundas), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Iris Lorikeet belong to?

The Iris Lorikeet (Saudareos iris) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.

What does the Iris Lorikeet eat?

The Iris Lorikeet is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.

Does the Iris Lorikeet migrate?

The Iris Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.