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Marigold Lorikeet 
Conservation status Not recognized (IUCN 3.1)Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Psittaciformes Family: Psittacidae Tribe: Lorini Genus: Trichoglossus Species: T. capistratus Binomial name Trichoglossus capistratus
(Bechstein, 1811)Synonyms Trichoglossus haematodus capistratus
The Marigold Lorikeet (Trichoglossus capistratus) is a species of parrot that is endemic to the south-east Asian islands of Sumba (Indonesia), Wetar (Indonesia) and Timor (Indonesia and East Timor). It has often been considered a subspecies of the Rainbow Lorikeet,[1] but following a review in 1997,[2] it is increasingly treated as a separate species.[3][4]
Overall, the Marigold Lorikeet resembles a faded Rainbow or Scarlet-breasted Lorikeet, with the blue to the head not as strongly demarcated and the chest ranging from orange-yellow to yellow.[1] In addition to the nominate subspecies from Timor, it includes the subspecies fortis ("Edward's Lorikeet") from Sumba and flavotectus ("Wetar Lorikeet") from Wetar.[3] It inhabits the edge of primary forest, secondary forest, woodland and plantations at altitudes below 500 m. on Timor, but at least up to 950 m. on Sumba.[5] It remains fairly common,[5] but its relatively small distribution could give cause for future concern. It has not been rated by BirdLife International and IUCN.
References
- ^ a b Juniper, T., & M. Parr (1998). A Guide to the Parrots of the World. Pica Press. ISBN 1-873403-40-2
- ^ Schodde, R. & I. J. Mason (1997). Zoological Catalogue of Australia, Volume 37, Part 2: Aves (Columbidae to Coraciidae). Australian Biological Resources Study. ISBN 0643060375
- ^ a b Dickinson, E. C. (editor) (2003). The Howard and Moore Complete Checklist of the Birds of the World. 3d edition. Christopher Helm. ISBN 071366536X
- ^ Gill, F., M. Wright, & D. Donsker (2009). IOC World Bird Names. Version 2.1. Accessed 20-06-2009
- ^ a b Coates, B. J., & K. D. Bishop (1997). A Guide to the Birds of Wallacea. Dove Publications Pty. Ltd. ISBN 0 9590257 3 1
External links
- Marigold Lorikeet. Oriental Bird Images.
Lories and lorikeets (Tribe: Lorini) Genus Species (taxonomy note: * indicates taxa that may classified as a subspecies of the Rainbow Lorikeet or a separate species)
(extinctions: † indicates a species confirmed to be extinct, ₴ indicates evidence only from sub-fossils)Chalcopsitta Eos Pseudeos Trichoglossus Ornate Lorikeet • Pohnpei Lorikeet • Mindanao Lorikeet (or Johnstone's Lorikeet) • Citrine Lorikeet (or Yellow-and-green Lorikeet) • Rainbow Lorikeet • Sunset Lorikeet (or Scarlet-breasted Lorikeet) * • Leaf Lorikeet (also Flores Lorikeet or Weber's Lorikeet) * • Marigold Lorikeet * • Red-collared Lorikeet * • Scaly-breasted Lorikeet • Olive-headed LorikeetPsitteuteles Lorius Phigys Vini Blue-crowned Lorikeet • Kuhl's Lorikeet (or Rimatara Lorikeet) • Stephen's Lorikeet (or Henderson Lorikeet) • Violet Lorikeet (Blue Lorikeet or Tahitian Lory) • Ultramarine Lorikeet • Sinoto's Lorikeet † ₴ • Conquered Lorikeet † ₴Glossopsitta Charmosyna Oreopsittacus Neopsittacus 
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