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Species record

Marigold Lorikeet

Trichoglossus capistratus

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Primary Traits

FamilyPsittaculidae
OrderPsittaciformes
RealmAustralian
HabitatForest
DietNectar
FlightFlies
Average mass

130 g

Elevation

0 m - 490 m

Data points

48

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Record section

Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Trichoglossus capistratus

English name

Marigold Lorikeet

Order

Psittaciformes

Family

Psittaculidae

Genus

Trichoglossus

Species

capistratus

Data source

BOTW,MYR

Record section

Conservation and Range

Threat status and geographic distribution signals.

Conservation status

Least Concern

Range restricted

No

Island endemic

Yes

Biogeographic realm

Australian

Latitudinal zone

Tropical

Record section

Measurements

Mass and elevation values from the stored record.

Minimum female mass

No data

Maximum female mass

No data

Minimum male mass

No data

Maximum male mass

No data

Minimum unsexed mass

130 g

Maximum unsexed mass

No data

Average mass

130 g

Minimum elevation

No data

Typical lower elevation

0 m

Typical upper elevation

490 m

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

490 m

Typical elevation

245 m

Record section

Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Forest

Habitat breadth

2

Primary diet

Nectar

Diet breadth

1

Diet specialization index

1.7

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

No data

Mating system

No data

Cooperative breeding

No data

Nest type

Cavity (tree)

Nest substrate

Tree

Minimum broods per year

No data

Maximum broods per year

No data

Minimum clutch size

No data

Maximum clutch size

2

Incubating sex

No data

Minimum incubation period

No data

Maximum incubation period

No data

Minimum fledging period

No data

Maximum fledging period

No data

Nest parasitism

No data

Average clutch size

2

Record section

Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Sedentary