About the Leaf Lorikeet
The leaf lorikeet, also known as the Flores lorikeet or Weber's lorikeet, is a species of parrot that is endemic to the Indonesian island of Flores. It was previously considered a subspecies of the rainbow lorikeet, but following a review in 1997, it is increasingly treated as a separate species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Trichoglossus weberi |
| Species Codes | railor8, FLLO, LELO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Leaf Lorikeet belong to?
The Leaf Lorikeet (Trichoglossus weberi) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Leaf Lorikeet?
The Leaf Lorikeet is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Leaf Lorikeet?
The leaf lorikeet, also known as the Flores lorikeet or Weber's lorikeet, is a species of parrot that is endemic to the Indonesian island of Flores. It was previously considered a subspecies of the rainbow lorikeet, but following a review in 1997, it is increasingly treated as a separate species....
Where can I report a Leaf Lorikeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Leaf Lorikeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code railor8, or on iNaturalist.
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