Iris Lorikeet

Old World Parrots 👁 179 views Updated 2026-11-01

Iris Lorikeet (<em>Saudareos iris</em>) is a species of Old World Parrots (<em>Psittaculidae</em>) in the order Parrots.

Overview

Iris Lorikeet (Saudareos iris) is a species of Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) in the order Parrots.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Saudareos; binomial: Saudareos iris; authority: (Temminck, 1835).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Move from Psitteuteles to Saudareos gen. nov.: Joseph et al., 2020.

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