Print This | Tell-a-Friend



Goldie's Lorikeet  (Psitteuteles goldiei)

Also Known As: Red-capped Streaked Lory
 
MAIN_goldies_lorikeet_1

Profile of pair of Goldie’s Lorikeets

Credit: © Sam Williams
 
photos Photos videoVideo 1
 
eNewsletter SIGNUP FOR EMAIL UPDATES
Did You Know?
The Goldie's Lorikeet was almost unknown in aviculture until the mid 1970s.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Above 100,000

Range: Found in the highlands of New Guinea, east from Weyland Mountains, Irian Jaya.

Habitat:
Seen in montane primary forest and eucalyptus woodland up to 2800m (9184 ft). May also be found at sea level.

Threat Summary:
No threats at present.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Feeds on pollen, nectar, flowers and berries.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Are commonly encountered in groups of 30 individuals or more. Flocks make long daily flights from roosting sites to feeding areas in the mid-storey and canopy of flowering trees. There is a seasonal pattern to the birds' movements.

Clutch and Egg Size:
2 eggs

Breeding Season:
Not available

More Info Sites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psitteuteles_goldiei