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Little Lorikeet  (Glossopsitta pusilla)

Also Known As: Little Lory, Red-faced Lorikeet, Red-faced Lory, Little Keet, Green Keet, Green Parakeet, Green Leek, Jerryang, Gizzie, Slit
 
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Little Lorikeet perching

Credit: © Tom Tarrant | http://www.aviceda.org/abid/
 
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Did You Know?
The flight of the Little Lorikeet is quick and direct, its short tail pointed straight out, giving the bird a "bullet" like appearance. Its rapid wingbeats produce a whirring sound, much like a hummingbird.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Thought to be over 100,000.

Range: E and SE mainland Australia; one confirmed record from Tasmania.

Habitat:
Found up to 1600m (5248 ft) in tall open forests, trees along riverways, woodlands, orchards and parks with trees.

Threat Summary:
There is evidence of a population decline; cause undetermined.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Takes pollen, nectar, fruit and berries; preferring eucalypts.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Noisy and approachable when in groups feeding. Generally seen in flocks which group together in flowering eucalypts and other flowering trees. Seen often in the company of Rainbow and Musk Lorikeets. Stays mainly in the tall canopy and is not usually seen singly.

Clutch and Egg Size:
3-5 rounded eggs, 19.5 x 16.5mm (0.7 x 0.6 in).

Breeding Season:
July-January, as early as May.

Links to Other Project(s):
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/determinations/littlelorikeetpd.htm

More Info Sites:
http://www.birdsnways.com/mowen/little.htm

http://www.birdkeepinginaustralia.com/articles/article24.html

http://www.birdworld.com.au/bw_bird_index.php?birdid=pusilla&birdg=Glossopsitta

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Lorikeet