Coconut Lorikeet

Trichoglossus haematodus

Diet

Coconut lorikeets forage on the flowers of shrubs or trees to harvest nectar or pollen. They will also eat fruits, seeds, and some insects.

Habitat

Coconut lorikeets live in mangrove forests, lowland and wooded hill habitats, wooded meadows, swamps, and rainforests.

Nesting

Nests are usually located in holes in decaying wood high above the ground (80 feet), such as hollows of eucalyptus trees. Females lay two white, round eggs and incubate them for 23-25 days

Did you know?

The coconut lorikeet can’t be found anywhere on the Australian mainland, but is widespread across New Guinea and the surrounding areas.