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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittaculidae

Little Lorikeet

Parvipsitta pusilla

Meet the little lorikeet: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Little Lorikeet — Parvipsitta pusilla
Little Lorikeet
SPECIES NOTES

A closer look.

Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.

About this species

The little lorikeet (Psitteuteles pusillus) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Australia. It is a small parrot, predominantly green in plumage with a red face. Its natural habitats are temperate eucalyptus forest and woodland, subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.

Where it occurs

Eastern and southeastern Australia (Wet Tropics region, southern Queenslan, southward to southeastern South Australia).

Why names can differ

Wikipedia currently lists this bird as Glossopsitta pusilla; the name shown here follows AviList v2025b.

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as least concern. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.

Sources & image credit

Names, family, range and conservation record: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Species summary: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Length, weight and longevity when listed: World Parrot Trust species account.

Image: Aviceda. Original file and full credit · CC BY-SA 3.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.