Orange-billed Lorikeet

Orange-billed LorikeetThis small lorikeet lives in New Guinea's mountain forests. It feeds on nectar, pollen, and fruit, and its head and belly colors vary somewhat by subspecies.What colors mark the head and belly of nominate birds?Adult nominate birds have fine yellow-green streaks on the crown and nape, red from the throat to the center of the abdomen, and a deep orange bill.What does it eat at different forest levels?This small lorikeet lives in New Guinea's mountain forests. It feeds on nectar, pollen, and fruit, and its head and belly colors vary somewhat by subspecies.It travels in pairs or small groups and sometimes in larger noisy parties. It feeds on pollen, nectar, flowers, and fruit in the canopy and lower forest levels.Keeping it safeIUCN Red List · Least Concern (LC) · Global