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Coconut Lorikeet

Place to admire: Tropical Paradise

Scientific name: Trichoglossus haematodus

IUCN-status: Least concern

General information

The Coconut Lorikeet has several predators, such as Spotted Pythons, Great Brown Falcons, Peregrine Falcons and Rats. Because they can live together in large groups, they are less likely to be at risk from predators. The predators are quickly spotted when raided. The group then makes a loud beeping sound, after which the entire group flies away together.

Habitat

In nature, the Coconut Lorikeet lives in Papua New Guinea, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and New Caledonia. In the areas, this bird species lives in a tropical climate. Its natural vegetation consists of forested areas, including mangroves, freshwater swamp forests, primary rain forests, secondary forests, scrub forests, monsoon forests, savannas, riparian forests, coconut and other plantation gardens, and suburban areas.

Appearance

The Coconut Lorikeet has an orange to red bill. The head colors blue to deep brown, with light violet spots. The neck collar is yellow in color. The rest of the upper body and tail color green, with a yellow tinge. The breast has a red color, with blue-black stripes. The belly colors dark green. The thighs and undertail coverts have a yellow color, with dark green stripes. The rump contains blue and red feathers. The underwing feathers color orange, with a broad and yellow underwing stripe.

Diet

The Coconut Lorikeet eats nectar and pollen from native tree and shrub species. In addition, this bird species also feeds on fruits of ficus, trema, citrus, papaya and mango.

The Coconut Lorikeet collects food with its long and narrow tongue with brush tips. This is because it allows the Coconut Lorikeet to easily collect nectar and pollen.

Social behavior

The Coconut Lorikeet is a monogamous species of bird. This means that they remain a pair for a long time. This species of bird occurs in pairs as well as in large groups.

Pairs tend to stay together while foraging and roosting. While flying and foraging, they make a variety of contact sounds. When eating, Coconut Lorikeets will bicker with each other . Do not be afraid, this is a natural behavior. By bickering with each other, they are actually “fighting” for the best selection of food. This bickering is completely natural and they use it to intimidate others.

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