Olive-headed Lorikeet
Olive-headed Lorikeet
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The Olive-headed Lorikeet is a small, vibrant parrot native to the Lesser Sunda Islands. It is predominantly green with a distinctive olive-green head and yellow-orange bill.
Where to spot
Forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas of the Lesser Sunda Islands (e.g., Timor, Sumba).
How to spot
Look for fast-flying flocks in flowering trees. Listen for their continuous, high-pitched chattering, which is characteristic.
When to spot
Year-round, active throughout the day, especially during early morning and late afternoon feeding.
Where to spot
Forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas of the Lesser Sunda Islands (e.g., Timor, Sumba).
How to spot
Look for fast-flying flocks in flowering trees. Listen for their continuous, high-pitched chattering, which is characteristic.
When to spot
Year-round, active throughout the day, especially during early morning and late afternoon feeding.
This lorikeet is highly social, often seen in large, noisy flocks foraging for nectar and pollen, making their presence easily detectable.
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