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Trichoglossus forsteni forsteni

Trichoglossus forsteni forsteni

The Trichoglossus forsteni forsteni, also known as the Forsten's Parrot, is a colorful bird found in the forests of Indonesia. These parrots are playful and love to eat fruits and seeds.

Lebensraum: Forests

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The Trichoglossus forsteni forsteni is a vibrant parrot with a striking pattern. It has a bright green body, a deep scarlet-red breast, and an intense purplish-blue head and belly. This subspecies stands out with its particularly rich red chest, unlike many other lorikeet variations.

ReichAnimaliaStammChordataKlasseAvesOrdnungPsittaciformesFamiliePsittacidaeGattungTrichoglossus
Trichoglossus forsteni forsteni
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Trichoglossus forsteni forsteni

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Their bright feathers help them blend in with tropical flowers and lush green leaves.

Their fast metabolism digests nectar quickly, meaning they poop every 15 minutes!

These colourful birds are only found on the Indonesian islands of Lombok and Sumbawa.

Unlike most birds, lorikeets often roost in large groups, sometimes thousands strong!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Nectar Snorkeler

Trichoglossus forsteni forsteni has a brush-tipped tongue that helps them lap up sweet nectar from flowers like a tiny sponge.

Fähigkeit

Sky Acrobat

Trichoglossus forsteni forsteni can fly with incredible agility through dense trees because of their powerful wings and streamlined body.

Fähigkeit

Chatty Communicator

Trichoglossus forsteni forsteni can make a range of loud squawks and whistles that helps them communicate with their flock from afar.

Maße und Details

Länge
25-28 cm
Flügelspannweite
38-45 cm
Gewicht
0.1-0.15 kg
Lebenserwartung
10-18 Jahre
Top Speed
60 km/h
Gelegegröße
2-3
Brutzeit
23-25 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

They primarily drink flower nectar and pollen, but also enjoy fruits and small insects!

Hauptnahrung

  • Nectar
  • Pollen
  • Fruits
  • Flowers
  • Small insects

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

Coconut Palm

Cocos nucifera

Spreads pollen while drinking nectar from coconut flowers.

eaten by

Reticulated Python

Python reticulatus

Can become prey for large snakes lurking in their tree habitats.

eaten by

Besra

Accipiter virgatus

Hunted by this agile raptor, especially during flight.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Forsten's Parrot

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Always watch birds from a distance and do not try to touch them in the wild.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Trichoglossus forsteni forsteni?

25-28 cm

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Trichoglossus forsteni forsteni?

38-45 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Trichoglossus forsteni forsteni?

0.1-0.15 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Trichoglossus forsteni forsteni?

10-18 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Trichoglossus forsteni forsteni?

60 km/h

Was frisst Trichoglossus forsteni forsteni?

They primarily drink flower nectar and pollen, but also enjoy fruits and small insects!

Wo findet man Trichoglossus forsteni forsteni normalerweise?

Forests

Wie jagt Trichoglossus forsteni forsteni?

Foraging

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