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Fairy Lorikeet (Charmosyna pulchella)
Also Known As: Little Red Lorikeet, Little Red Lory, Fair Lorikeet
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Did You Know?
The calls of the Fairy Lorikeet vary geographically. Western populations produce a nasal sound, eastern birds are sweeter and more staccato.
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:About 500,000
Range:
C.p. pulchella: Mountains of New Guinea, excluding Cyclops Mountains.
C.p. rothschildi: Cyclops Mountains and northern slopes of mountains above Idenbreg River, Irian Jaya.
Habitat:
Found in montane forest, forest edge and secondary growth from 750-2300m (2460-7544 ft).
Threat Summary:
None at present.
IUCN Rating:
Least concern
Wild Diet:
Eats pollen and nectar.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Found in pairs, or flocks of 15 or more individuals. Groups with other Charmosyna lorikeets in the tops of flowering trees.
Clutch and Egg Size:
2 rounded eggs, 19.0 x 16.0mm (0.7 x 0.6 in)
Breeding Season:
January-April
More Info Sites:
http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/47931/summ
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy_Lorikeet
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