Scaly-breasted Lorikeet
Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="trichoglossus-chlorolepidotus"></birdfyi-bird>The Scaly-breasted Lorikeet (Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (old world parakeets), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.7 cm and a weight of 83.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.7 cm | 10.1 in |
| Weight | 83.5 g | 2.95 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 25 days. Fledging: 56 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Trichoglossus |
| Species | Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Loriquet vert |
| German | Schuppenlori |
| Japanese | コセイガイインコ |
| Portuguese | lóris-verde-de-peito-escamosos |
| Russian | Чешуйчатогрудый лорикет |
| Turkish | Pul göğüslü lori |
Distribution
Scaly-breasted Lorikeet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Psittaculidae family