Trichoglossus euteles
Meet the olive-headed lorikeet: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.
Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.
The olive-headed lorikeet (Trichoglossus euteles), also called the perfect lorikeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is found in forest, woodland and cultivated areas on Timor and smaller nearby islands.
Lesser Sundas (Timor and adjacent islands from Lomblen to Babar).
AviList v2025b records this species as least concern. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.
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.
Image: Photo by and (C)2007 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man ). Original file and full credit · CC BY-SA 2.5. Display size and encoding adjusted.
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