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Pygmy Lorikeet (Charmosyna wilhelminae)
Also Known As: Wilhelmina's Lorikeet, Pygmy Streaked Lorikeet
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Did You Know?
The Pygmy Lorikeet is the smallest lorikeet, weighing in at only 20g (0.7 oz).
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:Less than 50,000
Range: Found in the highlands of New Guinea.
Habitat:
Occurs in montane forest margins and adjoining savanna woodland, frequently descending into lowland forest at bases of mountains or at sea level. Found from 1000-2200m (3280-7216 ft).
Threat Summary:
None at present.
IUCN Rating:
Least concern
Wild Diet:
Feeds on nectar and pollen.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Seen in pairs and small flocks of up to 20 individuals in the canopy of flowering trees. Often seen with Goldie's and Fairy Lorikeets. Active feeders. Difficult to detect because of nearly all green plumage.
Clutch and Egg Size:
2 rounded eggs, 17.0 x 13.5mm (0.7 x 0.5 in).
Breeding Season:
Not available
Links to Other Project(s):
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1469-7998.2005.00002.x#search=%22Pygmy%20Lorikeet%20project%22
More Info Sites:
http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/47928/summ
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pygmy_Lorikeet
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