Musk Lorikeet
General Description
| Common Name | Musk Lorikeet |
| Latin Name | Glossopsitta concinna |
| Family | Psittacidae • Lorikeets & Lories |
| Adult Size | 20–23 cm (8–9 in) |
| Weight | 50–70 g |
| Life Span | 15–25+ years in captivity |
| Sexual Maturity | 1–2 years |
| Clutch Size | 2 eggs |
| Gender Difference | No reliable visual sexual dimorphism. Males are slightly larger; DNA testing is recommended. |
| Natural Habitat | Open woodlands, forests, parks, and gardens, especially areas with flowering eucalypts. |
| Origin / Range | Southeastern Australia (Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia). |
| Care Level | Intermediate • Requires a specialized nectar diet and frequent feeding |
SMALL AUSTRALIAN LORIKEET • PLAYFUL & SWEET
Subspecies & Plumage
The Musk Lorikeet is currently considered monotypic (no recognised subspecies), although slight regional variations in colour intensity have been observed across its range in southeastern Australia.
Key Plumage Features
This small lorikeet has a bright green body with a distinctive red patch on the forehead and crown. The wings show blue highlights, and the tail is green. It has a small bare white facial patch, an orange-red beak, and dark eyes. The red forehead is the most noticeable feature and gives it a very cute and distinctive look.
Juveniles have less red on the forehead and duller overall plumage. This species is known for being very active, agile, and relatively quiet for a lorikeet. It also has a characteristic musk-like scent, especially noticeable in males during breeding season.