Little Lorikeet
Parvipsitta pusilla
Little Lorikeet (Parvipsitta pusilla) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
The Little Lorikeet (Parvipsitta pusilla) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 39.4 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Parvipsitta
- Species pusilla
Where it lives
Southeastern Cape York Pen., northeastern QLD to western VIC (eastern, southeastern Australia)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 39.4 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Little Lorikeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Little Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Little Lorikeet (Parvipsitta pusilla) belongs to the Psittaculidae family of the order Psittaciformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU se Cape York Pen., ne QLD to w VIC (e, se Australia).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 39.4 g, with a wing length of about 9.6 cm and a tail of around 5.6 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Little Lorikeet?
The Little Lorikeet is a small bird that weighs around 39.4 g.
Where does the Little Lorikeet live?
The Little Lorikeet is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU se Cape York Pen., ne QLD to w VIC (e, se Australia), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Little Lorikeet belong to?
The Little Lorikeet (Parvipsitta pusilla) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Little Lorikeet eat?
The Little Lorikeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Little Lorikeet migrate?
The Little Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Little Lorikeet make?
1 real field recording of the Little Lorikeet — including its call — 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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Guides for this bird
Meet the Psittaculidae
A field guide to the Psittaculidae family — 202 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.