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Purple-crowned Lorikeet

Kaawar live in the canopies of tall eucalypt trees.

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Noongar Names: Kaawar

Scientific Name: Glossopsitta porphyrocephala


Conservation Status: Least concern

Threats: Habitat clearing and cat predation

Will they visit?: Purple-crowned Lorikeets will visit home gardens in areas with good urban canopy

Natural Distribution: Common and widespread throughout the South West and Perth region

Habitat at a Glance

See Habitat Guide for more detail

Shelter: Hollows of tall trees

Diet: Nectar and pollen

Water: Hanging bird baths

ReWild Benefit: Pollination

ReWild Benefits

Purple-crowned Lorikeets pollinate native plants and help to create a more connected ecosystem throughout the landscape. Visit BirdLife Australia to learn more about these native birds and record any sightings via Birdata to help scientists monitor their population.

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