10 Most Colorful Lorikeets on Planet Earth
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00:00 4Evergreen presents 10 Most Beautiful Lorikeets in the World
00:04 10. Coconut Lorikeet
00:10 Found in the rainforests and wooded hilly areas of Indonesia,
00:17 New Guinea, and Aru Islands, Coconut Lorikeet was first described by George Edwards in 1758.
00:26 It is around 10 to 12 inches in length and weighs 100 to 137 grams on average.
00:33 Its collars are yellow and the underpants are green.
00:38 The blue color on the head turns brown at the neck and is amazingly contrasted by an
00:46 orange-red beak. The chest is red with black stripes whereas the belly is green.
00:54 It has an average lifespan around 15 years.
00:57 9. Papuan Lorikeet
01:04 Famously named as Stellis Lorikeet is the Papuan Lorikeet of New Guinea.
01:11 It lives at higher altitudes and is naturally
01:18 habitant to the tropical and subtropical rainforests of the area.
01:23 It is around 16.5 inches in length and 80 to 83 grams in weight.
01:27 The general plumage is red but the back is dark green.
01:33 There is a patch in black and blue behind the head as well, with an orange beak and green tail.
01:41 This bird has an average lifespan of 25 to 30 years and is among the most common
01:50 of the most beautiful birds of its species.
01:54 8. Olive-Headed Lorikeet
02:00 Nicknamed as the "Perfect Lorikeet," this little bird is endemic to woodlands and forests of Timor.
02:08 It is around 9 to 10 inches in length with weight varying around 70 to 75 grams.
02:17 It has green plumage with a yellow chest.
02:20 As the name suggests, the front of the head is olive-colored,
02:25 with an orange-red beak enhancing its beauty.
02:28 The back of the head is a mixture of yellow and green,
02:33 which turn into full green moving downward towards the back.
02:36 With an average lifespan of 25 years, this Lorikeet is among the most beautiful of all.
02:45 7. Varied Lorikeet
02:48 Endemic to the tropical eucalypt forests around the northern coast of Australia
02:55 is one of the most beautiful bird species named as Varied Lorikeet.
02:59 They are also known as the "Red-Crowned Lorikeets" and were first described by an
03:08 English artist in 1870.
03:13 It is around 7.5 inches long and 55 to 60 grams in weight.
03:17 Both the sexes have a green plumage with yellow horizontal stripes on it.
03:24 The forehead and the crown are red, whereas the legs are bluish-gray.
03:30 It has an average lifespan of around 10 years.
03:34 The head is a mixture of red and green, with a yellow-green beak enhancing its beauty.
03:41 It is also known as the "Red-Crowned Lorikeet".
03:44 It is also known as the "Red-Crowned Lorikeet".
03:48 6. Little Lorikeet
03:52 With a predominant green plumage and a bright red face,
03:58 this Little Lorikeet species lives in the tropical and subtropical lowland forests of Australia.
04:09 It is around 5 to 6 inches in length and is the smallest Lorikeet species on the planet.
04:14 Its average weight is around 35 to 40 grams.
04:21 The males and females are almost alike with the females being a little dull-colored than the male.
04:29 The crown and throat are red, whereas the nape is bronze.
04:34 The legs are gray and the wings are dark green in color.
04:37 5. Goldie's Lorikeet
04:44 This beautiful little parrot is found in the woodlands of New Guinea
04:51 and lives at the higher altitudes of 1,000 to 2,200 meters.
04:55 It is also known as the "Goldie's Lorikeet".
05:03 It is around 7 inches in length and 60 grams in weight.
05:07 Its plumage is primarily green but has a melon-like effect at the chest due to yellow streaks.
05:15 The upper head is bright red, whereas the face is a composition of purple and black.
05:23 The bill is black and the legs are gray.
05:30 Goldie's Lorikeet has an average lifespan of 28 years and is highly regarded in the field of
05:35 aviculture.
05:36 4. Red-Flanked Lorikeet
05:43 Found in the tropical and subtropical lowlands and mangrove forests of New Guinea and Malucas,
05:55 the Red-Flanked Lorikeet is among the most beautiful parrot species on the planet.
06:00 Their average length varies between 6 to 7 inches, whereas their weight ranges from 34 to 48 grams.
06:08 They have a dark green plumage primarily, which is contrasted by a bright red beak.
06:16 The rump has a dark blue patch and the upper throat is also red.
06:25 The inner side of the wings is green, whereas the outer sides are red in males and green in females.
06:30 3. Iris Lorikeet
06:36 Yellow plumage with green feathered wings and gray legs
06:44 are the colorful characteristics of Iris Lorikeet.
06:46 This species is found in the forests and woodlands of Tamar and Wetar.
06:54 Its length is around 7 inches and weighs around 75 to 157 grams.
07:00 Its beak is orange-red and the head is also red around the eye.
07:07 Its eyes and ears are covered by a purple band.
07:11 Both the males and females of the species are nearly identical,
07:17 whereas the juveniles resemble to the female.
07:23 With an average lifespan of 25 years,
07:25 the Iris Lorikeet is the third most beautiful Lorikeet on the list.
07:29 2. Leaf Lorikeet
07:36 Also known as the Flores Lorikeet and Weber's Lorikeet,
07:43 the Leaf Lorikeet is endemic to the Indonesian islands of Flores.
07:47 It has a strong green plumage with a pale lime chest.
07:51 The color is also lime-colored, but the head is green as well.
07:54 The beak is orange and the iris are purple in color.
07:59 It has a length of 9 inches and an average weight of 75 to 80 grams.
08:06 With a small lifespan of only 10 to 20 years,
08:10 this bird is considered as near threatened by the IUCN
08:15 due to recent decrease in its population.
08:18 1. Blue Streaked Lorry
08:20 Grabbing the first spot on our list of the most beautiful Lorikeets in the world,
08:27 the Blue Streaked Lorry is a unique colored gorgeous bird.
08:30 This medium-sized bird is also known as the Blue-necked Lorry
08:35 and is found in the Tanimbar Island and Babar.
08:38 It is around 12 feet long and weighs about 1.5 kg.
08:46 It is around 12 inches in length and 150 grams in weight.
08:50 Both the sexes of the species have the same bright red plumage and blue feathers near the eyes.
08:57 With a lifespan of 15 years, this bird is the most beautiful of Lorikeets in our list.
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