Coconut Lorikeet - Five Sisters Zoo

A multi-coloured member of the parrot family, the Coconut Lorikeet is of the same family as the Rainbow Lorikeet. Their feathers range from black and blue on their heads, to a yellow or green ring around the neck, to a red breast, green abdomen and orange and yellow wings. They are very commonly trapped for the wildlife pet trade, causing significant decline in population.

Facts

Diet: Herbivore; primarily fruits and nectar.

Weight: 105-136g

Length: 26cm

Habitat: Indonesia, Papau New Guinea, Solomon Islands. Prefers forest, scrubland and wetland, roosting in trees and shrubs.

Lifespan: up to 16 years

Adapted to Survive

  • Beaks are adapted for drinking nectar.
  • Will flock together, sometimes 100 birds or more, to roost in the evening for protection

Threats

  • Wildlife pet trade
  • Habitat loss and fragmentation

IUCN Conservation Status

Least Concern

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