Musk Lorikeet

The Musk Lorikeet is 22 cm long. It is mainly green and it is identified by its red forehead, blue crown and a distinctive yellow band on its wing. Both upper and lower mandibles of the beak are red at the tip and darker near its base. The blue area on the crown of the female is smaller and paler than seen on the male.

The Musk Lorikeet is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Musk Lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna) is a lorikeet, one of the three species of the Glossopsitta genus. It inhabits south-central/eastern Australia. The Musk Lorikeet was first described by ornithologist George Shaw in 1790 as Psittacus concinnus, from a collection in the vicinity of Port Jackson in what is now Sydney. John Latham described it as Psittacus australis. Its specific epithet is the Latin concinna "elegant". Other common names include Red-eared Lorikeet, and Green Keet, and formerly a local Sydney indigenous term Coolich. More

The Musk Lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna) is endemic to south-central/eastern Australia, including Kangaroo Island] and Tasmania They are found in open forests and woodlands, particularly where there are large flowering eucalypts. They feed primarily on nectar and pollen of flowering Eucalypts, but may also visit orchards to forage on ripe fruit. The musk lorikeet breeds mainly from August to January. Their nests are usually built in a hollow limb of a tree. More

The Musk Lorikeet is a medium-sized, sturdy lorikeet, sometimes seen in large flocks when trees are flowering and often in mixed flocks with other parrots and other birds. They are active and noisy. This lorikeet is mostly green, with a yellow patch at the side of the breast. It has a bright red forehead and band through the eye to the ear coverts. The crown is blue, with females having less blue than males. More

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The Musk Lorikeet is 22 cm (8.5 in) long. It is mainly green and it is identified by its red forehead, blue crown and a distinctive yellow band on its wing. Both upper and lower mandibles of the beak are red at the tip and darker near its base. The blue area on the crown of the female is smaller and paler than seen on the male. Musk Lorikeets are found in eastern New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. More

Musk Lorikeet is found on the coastal east and south-east Australia from south Queensland to the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia and including Tasmania. It is found in eucalypt woodland and along water courses where it feeds on nectar, pollen and blossoms as well as on cultivated fruits and seeds. More

Musk Lorikeet, Glossopsitta concinna, is a largish lorikeet 22cm in length. It has an overall dark green plumage with blue tinge on the crown of the head and olive/bronze on lower back of neck. There are bright red patches on the forehead and from under each eye to the upper/side of the neck. Beak is overall black with a tan/brown tip. The head is a distinctive shape with the red patched brow protruding. Wing feathers are red tipped and tail is yellow/green. More

hybridizing Musk Lorikeets with other species of Lorikeets that already had those colours. * Availability: Bird dealers * Temperament: For experienced lorikeet keepers. Least active of the Australian lorikeets. Can be noisy birds. * Cost (Victoria) Per Pair: - Normal colour (Approx.) $90 * Description Of Adults: 1. Length: Approx. 220 mm (or approx. 8. More

Habitat: Musk Lorikeets are endemic to (only found in) south-eastern Australia, being widespread in eastern New South Wales, all regions of Victoria and in the south-east of South Australia. Musk Lorikeets are found in tall, open, dry forest and woodlands, dominated by eucalypts and are usually found in the canopy. They are also seen in suburban areas, parks and street trees. They roost or loaf in tall trees away from their feeding sites. More

Musk Lorikeet in the wild Credit: © Nora Peters | http://www.ozwildbirds.com photos Photos videoVideo 1 Video 2 eNewsletter SIGNUP FOR EMAIL UPDATES Did You Know?This species' name comes from the musky scent that the birds are thought to emit. More

Musk Lorikeet in the wild © Nora Peters | http://www.ozwildbirds.com Profile of Musk Lorikeet © Nora Peters | http://www.ozwildbirds.com Profile of Musk Lorikeet © Nora Peters | http://www.ozwildbirds.com Single Musk Lorikeet on branch © Nora Peters | http://www.ozwildbirds. More

The Musk Lorikeet inhabits mainly in Eucalyptus forests and woodlands in Costal places from southern Queensland past New South Whales into Victoria and on to South Australia. It is known to be abundant in the south of ,but rare north of Sydney. Soft fruits are damaged by a range of birds including the Musk Lorikeet. More

/ Feeding / Musk Lorikeets feed in all levels of the canopy and are very active when foraging. They eat mainly pollen and nectar from eucalypts using their specialised brush-tipped tongues, but also eat seeds, fruits and insects and their larvae. / Breeding / Musk Lorikeets breed in hollow branches and holes in living eucalypts, often near watercourses. More

The Musk Lorikeet is a medium-sized green lorikeet with a yellow patch at the side of the breast under the wing. It has a bright red forehead and red patch on side of face from eye to ear. The top of the head is pale blue. The bill is black tipped with red. Females have less blue than males. Immatures have brown bill and orange face markings. Flight is very fast and direct. More