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Blue-fronted Lorikeet (Charmosyna toxopei)
Also Known As: Buru Lorikeet
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Did You Know?
The members of the genus Charmosyna, to which the Blue-fronted Lorikeet belongs, seem particularly susceptible to fungal infections, making vitamin A supplementation important for birds in captivity.
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:50-249
Range: Buru, S Moluccas, Indonesia.
Habitat:
Apparently from 600-1000m (1968-3280 ft) in primary forest, some secondary growth and possibly in plantations.
Threat Summary:
This species has been decimated by the almost complete clearance of coastal forest on Buru, and the degradation of forest on other parts of the island.
IUCN Rating:
Critically endangered
Wild Diet:
Not recorded
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
May be nomadic in response to food availability, or restricted to specific type of habitat.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Not available
Breeding Season:
Not available
Links to Other Project(s):
http://www.birdlife.org/action/science/species/asia_strategy/pdf_downloads/introSect3.pdf
More Info Sites:
http://www.worldwildlife.org/wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/aa/aa0104_full.html
http://birdbase.hokkaido-ies.go.jp/rdb/rdb_en/chartoxo.pdf
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