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Red-collared Lorikeet
- Scientific name
- Trichoglossus rubritorquis
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Where it came from
The Red-collared Lorikeet is a psittacine bird native to the tropical northern regions of Australia. Historically classified as a subspecies of the Rainbow Lorikeet, it was elevated to full species status by many ornithologists due to its distinct plumage, characterized by a broad orange-red collar on the hindneck and the absence of a blue patch on the belly. Its evolution is tied to the eucalyptus woodlands of the Top End, where it relies on the seasonal flowering of native trees.
The species was formally described by Nicholas Aylward Vigors and Thomas Horsfield in 1827. In the context of natural history illustration and taxidermy collections, the bird is noted for its vivid coloration and specialized morphology, such as its broad, powerful wings designed for agile, long-distance flight and its pointed, tapered tail. It has long been a subject of interest in avian studies for its specialized brush-tipped tongue, which illustrates the intricate relationship between the lorikeet's physiology and its nectar-based diet.
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