About the Purple-crowned Lorikeet
The purple-crowned lorikeet, is a lorikeet found in scrub and mallee of southern Australia. It is a small lorikeet distinguished by a purple crown, an orange forehead and ear-coverts, and a light blue chin and chest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Psitteuteles porphyrocephalus |
| Species Codes | puclor1, PCLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-crowned Lorikeet belong to?
The Purple-crowned Lorikeet (Psitteuteles porphyrocephalus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Purple-crowned Lorikeet?
The purple-crowned lorikeet, is a lorikeet found in scrub and mallee of southern Australia. It is a small lorikeet distinguished by a purple crown, an orange forehead and ear-coverts, and a light blue chin and chest....
Where can I report a Purple-crowned Lorikeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-crowned Lorikeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code puclor1, or on iNaturalist.
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