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Red-chinned Lorikeet (Charmosyna rubrigularis)
Also Known As: Red-chinned Lory
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Did You Know?
The Red-chinned Lorikeet is quite tame in the wild; they are quite approachable while feeding.
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:Thought to be less than 10,000.
Range: Bismarck Archipelago, and Karkar Island, E Papua New Guinea.
Habitat:
Found from 450-1300m (1476-4264 ft) in humid forest, primarily in mountains.
Threat Summary:
Population may be at threat from habitat loss.
IUCN Rating:
Least concern
Wild Diet:
Feeds on pollen and nectar.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Are somewhat approachable in wild. May be seen together with other species of nectar feeders. Usually seen in small flocks of up to 10 birds feeding or flying overhead.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Not available
Breeding Season:
Not available
More Info Sites:
http://www.worldwildlife.org/wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/aa/aa0112_full.html#features
http://www.oiseaux.net/birds/distribution/red-chinned.lorikeet.html
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