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Sunset Lorikeet
Trichoglossus forsteni
Sunset Lorikeet (Trichoglossus forsteni) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
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The Sunset Lorikeet (Trichoglossus forsteni) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 113 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Trichoglossus
- Species forsteni
Where it lives
Bali, western Lesser Sundas and (at least formerly) Flores Sea is. south of southern Sulawesi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 113 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Near Threatened
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Sunset 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 Sunset Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Sunset Lorikeet (Trichoglossus forsteni) is a member of the Psittaculidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Bali, w Lesser Sundas and (at least formerly) Flores Sea is. s of s Sulawesi.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 113 g, with a wing length of about 13 cm and a tail of around 9.6 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 25,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Sunset Lorikeet?
The Sunset Lorikeet is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 113 g.
Where does the Sunset Lorikeet live?
The Sunset Lorikeet is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Bali, w Lesser Sundas and (at least formerly) Flores Sea is. s of s Sulawesi, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Sunset Lorikeet belong to?
The Sunset Lorikeet (Trichoglossus forsteni) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Sunset Lorikeet eat?
The Sunset Lorikeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Sunset Lorikeet migrate?
The Sunset Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Sunset Lorikeet endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Sunset Lorikeet make?
1 real field recording of the Sunset Lorikeet — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Sunset Lorikeet's range?
The Sunset Lorikeet has a mapped global range of about 25,000 km².
Conservation
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