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Papuan Lorikeet  (Charmosyna papou)

Also Known As: Papuan Lory, Stella's Lorikeet, (C.p. stellae and C.p. goliathina)
 
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Wild Papuan Lorikeet feeding on flowering tree

Credit: © Ron Hoff
 
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Did You Know?
Three out of the four races of this species have melanistic (dark) phases. The nominate has no dark colouration.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Over 500,000

Range:
C.p. papou: Vogelkop Mountains, W Irian Jaya.
C.p. stellae: Mountains of E Papua New Guinea, west to Angabunga River and Herzog Mountains.
C.p. goliathina: Mountains of western and central New Guinea, from head of Geelvink Bay, Irian Jaya, east to C Papua New Guinea.
C.p. wahnesi: Mountains of Huon Peninsula, N Papua New Guinea.


Habitat:
Found up to 3500m (11,480 ft) in Nothofagus-Podocarpus forest.

Threat Summary:
Hunting for feathers which are sought after for tribal head-dresses and capture for the wild bird trade are not thought, at this time, to be factors affecting population size.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Feeds on nectar, pollen, possibly flowers, flower buds, fruits and small seeds.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Usually seen in pairs or groups. Very active and agile. Moves through trees with jerky movements flicking their long tails.

Clutch and Egg Size:
2 eggs, 24.5 x 22.5mm (0.9 x 0.8 in)

Breeding Season:
Possibly August, with young birds seen in October and November.

More Info Sites:
http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/47933/summ

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papuan_Lorikeet