Ornate Lorikeet
Trichoglossus ornatus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The ornate lorikeet (Trichoglossus ornatus), sometimes named the ornate lory, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to the Sulawesi archipelago in Indonesia. It is found in forest, woodland, mangrove and plantations, and is locally common.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Sulawesi and larger satellite islands.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Ornate lorikeet
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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