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Coconut Lorikeet
Trichoglossus haematodus
Silhouette: Farelli (photo), John E. McCormack, Michael G. Harvey, Brant C. Faircloth, Nicholas G. Crawford, Travis C. Glenn, Robb T. Brumfield & T. Michael Keesey · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPsittaciformes (Parrots)
- FamilyPsittacidae (New World and African Parrots)
- GenusTrichoglossus (Rainbow Lorikeets and Allies)
- SpeciesTrichoglossus haematodus (Coconut Lorikeet)
In 3 days <5% in a week ~10%
6 Verified sightings at Rottnest Island From 2019 to 2026
8,792 In all 14 parks
February Best month
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted
About the Coconut Lorikeet
The coconut lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus), also known as the green-naped lorikeet and Swainson’s lorikeet, is a parrot in the family Psittaculidae. Several species of lorikeets now recognised as distinct were once lumped together under Trichoglossus haematodus; together they form the "rainbow lorikeet" species complex.
Trichoglossus haematodus as circumscribed today is largely restricted to Melanesia (except Fiji) and a few nearby regions. It is found from Maluku province of easternmost Indonesia across the lowlands of New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to New Caledonia. Depending on the precise delimitation of species in the "rainbow lorikeet" complex, T.haematodus might barely reach Australian territory in the Torres Strait.
Coconut lorikeets typically measure around 25–30 cm (10–12 in) in length and weigh around 109–137 g (3.8–4.8 oz), but much variation exists between subspecies. The bill is orange-red, and the head clear blue fading to brown at the neck. It has a more or less extensive yellow collar and green upperparts. The breast is red, in some subspecies with more or less pronounced blue-black barring, and the belly... Wikipedia →
Sounds
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Australia · 2026
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Australia · 2026
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Australia · 2025
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Recent sightings of Coconut Lorikeet in Rottnest Island
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noosa National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Royal National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Booderee National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 4 | Daintree National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 5 | Blue Mountains National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 6 | Springbrook National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 7 | Raja Ampat | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 8 | Flinders Chase | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 9 | Wilsons Promontory National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 10 | Grampians National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 11 | Lamington National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 12 | Great Otway National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 13 | Rottnest Island | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 14 | Hattah-Kulkyne National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Zoos & Centres Where Found
Closest Relatives at Rottnest Island
Before you go
What are the chances of seeing a Coconut Lorikeet in Rottnest Island?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Coconut Lorikeet sighting in Rottnest Island on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 75th most-seen of the 81 birds we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to under 5%, and over a week to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Coconut Lorikeet in Rottnest Island?
February
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Coconut Lorikeet in Rottnest Island on a given day, against under 5% in March to January, the lowest months. That is one of Rottnest Island's driest months, with about 20 mm of rain against 120 mm in June.
What time of day is best to see a Coconut Lorikeet?
Between 7 and 10 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Coconut Lorikeet sightings with a recorded time, and about 8 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Rottnest Island the best place to see a Coconut Lorikeet?
13th of 14
Of the 14 parks where we can rate Coconut Lorikeet sightings, Rottnest Island ranks 13th at under 5%. The best odds are in Noosa National Park (Australia, about 70%), Royal National Park (Australia, about 70%) and Booderee National Park (Australia, about 70%). All parks ranked.
Where does the Coconut Lorikeet sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Coconut Lorikeet is recorded against all the birds logged in Rottnest Island (6 verified sightings from 2019 to 2026), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
