Glossopsitta porphyrocephala
The Purple-crowned Lorikeet is a small, vibrant parrot with predominantly bright green plumage. Its most distinctive feature is the purple crown, which contrasts beautifully with its green body. The bird also displays a fiery-orange band across its forehead and yellow-orange cheek patches.
The chest and belly show a mix of blue and light green hues, while the wings have red underwing coverts. Both males and females appear mostly similar, although females have darker irises, paler ear coverts and lack the crimson patches.
Juveniles have duller plumage overall, with reduced head colours.
Length
15cm to 17cm
Wingspan
30cm to 35cm
Weight
40g to 55g
Males and females have similar plumage
Primary Colour
Green Purple
Secondary Colour
Red Yellow Blue Orange
Beak Colour
Black
Leg Colour
Grey
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
Purple-crowned Lorikeets are endemic to Australia and found across the southern parts of the continent. They inhabit eucalyptus forests, woodlands, and mallee scrublands, showing a preference for areas with abundant flowering trees.
These birds are common in parts of Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and southern New South Wales. They are also frequently seen in urban parks and gardens, especially where native plants are present.
Up to 1,000 meters
Temperate, Subtropical
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