# ornate lorikeet (*Trichoglossus ornatus*) The ornate lorikeet is a colorful bird with bright green feathers and a beautiful orange and blue chest. They love to eat sweet fruits and nectar from flowers, making them fun to watch as they flit around. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Forests ![ornate lorikeet](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Trichoglossus_ornatus_-Nashville_Zoo-8a-4c.jpg&width=800) Photo: Fred, CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Trichoglossus_ornatus_-Nashville_Zoo-8a-4c.jpg) ## Appearance The ornate lorikeet has a vibrant red face with a deep purple crown and a green body. Its chest is uniquely streaked with yellow and green, making it distinct from other lorikeet species. Bright yellow patches adorn its wings. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Psittaciformes - **Family:** Psittacidae - **Genus:** Trichoglossus ## Interesting facts - Ornate lorikeets have unique calls, sometimes sounding like squeaky toys! - These smart birds can use their feet like hands to hold tasty food. - They often flock together in huge groups to find the best flowers. - They often sleep upside down, hanging by their tiny feet! ## Special abilities - **Brush-Tipped Tongue:** The ornate lorikeet has a special brush-tipped tongue that helps it sip sweet nectar from deep inside flowers. - **Vibrant Camouflage:** Ornate lorikeets have bright plumage that helps them blend perfectly among colourful tropical flowers and foliage. - **Agile Flight:** Ornate lorikeets can fly super fast and make quick turns to dart through dense forest trees. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 24-26 cm - **Wingspan:** 40-45 cm - **Weight:** 0.088-0.105 kg - **Lifespan:** 15-20 years - **Speed:** 65 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 2-3 - **Incubation:** 23-25 days ## Diet & Feeding These colourful birds love to sip nectar and feast on fruits, pollen, and tiny seeds! - **Primary Foods:** Nectar, Pollen, Fruits, Flowers, Seeds - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Reticulated Python](https://www.snappit.app/explore/reticulated-python) (*Python reticulatus*) — Hunts lorikeets within forest canopy. - **Depends on:** [Coconut Palm](https://www.snappit.app/explore/coconut-palm) (*Cocos nucifera*) — Provides vital nectar, pollen, and shelter. - **Eats:** Durian Tree (*Durio zibethinus*) — Feeds on nectar and soft pulp of fruits. - **Eats:** Weeping Fig (*Ficus benjamina*) — Consumes small figs and finds shelter. ## Traits - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Pollinator](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator): Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify ornate lorikeet? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is ornate lorikeet? 24-26 cm ### What is ornate lorikeet's wingspan? 40-45 cm ### How much does ornate lorikeet weigh? 0.088-0.105 kg ### How long does ornate lorikeet live? 15-20 years ### How fast can ornate lorikeet move? 65 km/h ### What does ornate lorikeet eat? These colourful birds love to sip nectar and feast on fruits, pollen, and tiny seeds! ### Where is ornate lorikeet usually found? Forests ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Ornate Lorikeet: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/ornate-lorikeet)