About the Iris Lorikeet
The iris lorikeet is a small, up to 20 cm (8 in) long, green lorikeet bird. The male has a red forehead, yellow nape, purple band back from eye between nape and cheek, and yellowish below. The female almost similar with red-marked green forecrown and yellowish green cheek.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Trichoglossus iris |
| Species Codes | irilor1, IRLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Iris Lorikeet belong to?
The Iris Lorikeet (Trichoglossus iris) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Iris Lorikeet?
The iris lorikeet is a small, up to 20 cm (8 in) long, green lorikeet bird. The male has a red forehead, yellow nape, purple band back from eye between nape and cheek, and yellowish below. The female almost similar with red-marked green forecrown and yellowish green cheek....
Where can I report a Iris Lorikeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Iris Lorikeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code irilor1, or on iNaturalist.
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