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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Marigold Lorikeet

Trichoglossus capistratus

A vibrant parrot endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands, distinguished from its relatives by its rich yellow-orange breast and greenish-yellow collar.

What it sounds like

Series of high-pitched, piercing screeches and rapid metallic chattering.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

Formerly classified as a subspecies of the Rainbow Lorikeet before being recognized as a distinct species.
Possesses a specialized brush-tipped tongue adapted for extracting nectar and pollen from blossoms.
Highly social and typically seen in noisy, fast-flying flocks or pairs.
Population numbers are under pressure due to the illegal cage-bird trade and localized habitat loss.
Nests primarily in tree hollows, often high above the ground in forest canopies.

Habitat

Lowland rainforests, moist deciduous forests, and wooded cultivated areas.

Range

Endemic to the islands of Sumba, Wetar, and Timor in Indonesia and Timor-Leste.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Biak LorikeetTrichoglossus rosenbergii Black-winged LoryTrichoglossus cyanogenius Blue-eared LoryTrichoglossus semilarvatus Blue-streaked LoryTrichoglossus reticulatus Coconut LorikeetTrichoglossus haematodus Iris LorikeetTrichoglossus iris Leaf LorikeetTrichoglossus weberi Mindanao LorikeetTrichoglossus johnstoniae

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