Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus

(Kuhl, 1820)

Vernacular names
English : Scaly-breasted lorikeet
French : Loriquet vert

Classification
Class : Aves
Order : Psittaciformes
Family : Psittaculidae
Notes : No subspecies known

Identification
Two morphs known, bright green and olive-green. Both morphs have irregular yellow-orange streaks from upper throat to belly. Red underwing, orange-red bill.

Range and habitat
Endemic to east Australia, isolated population consisting of escapees around Melbourne. Found in lowland woodlands and wooded areas, cultivated areas, swamps, gardens.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Appendix II
Status : The species is common in most of its range except north and south extremities. Might have suffered from the numerous fires clearing lots of vegetation. Very rarely exported for the trade.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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