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Musk Lorikeet  (Glossopsitta concinna)

Also Known As: Musky Lorikeet, Musk Lory, Green Keet, Keet, Green Leek, Red-crowned Lorikeet, Red-eared Lorikeet, Red-cheeked Lorikeet, Red-cheek, King Parrot
 
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Musk Lorikeet profile

Credit: (c) Robert | http://www.pbase.com/robert/exotic_birds
 
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Did You Know?
This species' name comes from the musky scent that the birds are thought to emit.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Above 100,000

Range:
G.c. concinna: SE Australia from SE Queensland to SE South Australia, including Kangaroo Island.
G.c. didimus: Tasmania, sometimes King Island. Small feral population in Perth.


Habitat:
Occurs in many areas from open forest to woodland, cultivated and suburban areas, eucalyptus forest, dry forest, rainforest and riverine woodland. Avoids tall open forest. Up to 1600m (5248 ft).

Threat Summary:
Appears to be none at this time.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Eats nectar, pollen, small fruits and occasionally insects. May utilize crops and vineyards.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Nomadic according to season; relies heavily on flowering eucalyptus species, may be encountered in large flocks of a hundred or more individuals. Pairs strongly bond. May also socialize with other Glossopsitta lorikeets and Swift Parrots.

Clutch and Egg Size:
2 rounded eggs, 24.5 x 20.0mm (1 x 0.8 in).

Breeding Season:
August-January

More Info Sites:
http://www.birdsnways.com/mowen/musk2.htm

http://www.kcbbs.gen.nz/lori/ar/lories.html

http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/finder/display.cfm?id=361

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