Trichoglossus capistratus capistratus

(Bechstein, 1811)

Vernacular names
English : Marigold lorikeet
French : Loriquet harnaché

Classification
Class : Aves
Order : Psittaciformes
Family : Psittaculidae
Notes : 2 other subspecies known

Identification
Green plumage with large yellow area from collar to lower breast, orange bill, blue head. Subspecies with orange-yellow breast and green tinge on blue head, belly light green.

Range and habitat
Subspecies endemic to Timor and probably also occurs on Roti. Found in primary and secondary forests, dry woodlands, up to at least 490 m.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Appendix II
Status : The species is heavily traded around its range and many of its population are now declining alarmingly. Deforestation is also a major problem, especially on Sumba.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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