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Josephine's Lorikeet (Charmosyna josefinae)
Also Known As: Josephine's Lory
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Credit: (c) Steve Milpacher
Status in the Wild
World Population:>300,000
Range:
C.j. josefinae: Mountains of Vogelkop east to Snow Mountains, Irian Jaya.
C.j. cycloporum: Cyclops Mountains, Irian Jaya.
C.j. sepikiana: Mountains of W Papua New Guinea, in Sepik River region and in Western Highlands east to Jimi River valley and Mount Bosavi.
Habitat:
Found from 750-2200m (2460-7216 ft) in montane forest, forest edges and partly cleared areas.
Threat Summary:
None at present.
IUCN Rating:
Least concern
Wild Diet:
Feeds on pollen, nectar, flower buds and possibly soft fruits.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
May be nomadic. Usually seen in pairs or small groups. Is fairly difficult to spot in spite of its bright colouration. Feeds in the canopies of flowering trees, on flowering vines or mid-storey epiphytes.
Clutch and Egg Size:
2 eggs
Breeding Season:
Not available
More Info Sites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charmosyna_josefinae
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