Goldie’s Lorikeet
Glossoptilus goldiei
LCLeast Concern Endemic to New Guinea (Indonesia and Papua New Guinea)
- Family
- Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
Goldie's lorikeet (Glossoptilus goldiei) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Glossoptilus. It is found in forest and woodland in New Guinea, primarily at altitudes of 1,000–2,200 m (3,280–7,220 ft). It is mostly green with yellowish streaks in the chest area, and a red, blue and purple head.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Mountains of New Guinea (Weyland Mountains to Owen Stanley Range).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Goldie's 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.
