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Emerald Lorikeet  (Neopsittacus pullicauda)

Also Known As: Orange-billed Lorikeet, Orange-billed Mountain Lory, Alpine Lorikeet
 
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Emerald Lorikeet foraging

Credit: (c) Mehd Halaouate | http://www.indonesien.nu/indonesieneng
 
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Did You Know?
The babies of the Emerald Lorikeet have very thick down compared to other species.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Over 30,000

Range:
N.p. pullicauda: mountains of SE New Guinea, west to Sepik River region, northern Papua New Guinea.
N.p. alpinus: Snow Mountains, Irian Jaya, east to upper Fly River region, W Papua New Guinea.
N.p. socialis: Herzog Mountains and mountains of Huon Peninsula, N Papua New Guinea.


Habitat:
Found between 1700-3800m (5576-12,464 ft); prefers moss forest and nearby partly cleared habitat; common in primary and secondary forests, mainly at margins and tall secondary growth.

Threat Summary:
None at present.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Eats pollen, nectar, flowers, fruits and less often, seeds.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Is common and often seen in pairs, small groups or parties of up to 30 individuals. Travel in noisy groups. Feeds in canopy but also midway down and lower levels. Approachable and very active.

Clutch and Egg Size:
2 eggs

Breeding Season:
October

More Info Sites:
http://www.kcbbs.gen.nz/lori/ar/lories.html

http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E054.htm&Pic=054_1.JPG&Search=&Lang=

http://www.vet.uga.edu/vpp/ivcvm/1998/gerlach02/index.php

http://www.silvio-co.com/cps/articles/1997/1997hubers2.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange-billed_Lorikeet