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Red-fronted Lorikeet (Charmosyna rubronotata)
Also Known As: Red-spotted Lorikeet, Red-rumped Lorikeet
Male red-fronted Lorikeet, Biak Island near Geelvink Bay, Indonesia
Credit: © Mehd Halaouate | http://www.indonesien.nu/indonesieneng/index.shtml
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Did You Know?
Some members of the genus or group Charmosyna are especially susceptible to fungal infections, more so than other parrots.
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:Above 100,000
Range:
C.r. rubronotata: Salawati, W Papuan Islands, Irian Jaya, and NW New Guinea.
C.r. kordoana: Biak Island, Geelvink Bay, Irian Jaya.
Habitat:
Found up to 900m (2952 ft) in humid forest, forest edges and coconut plantations, with occasional visits to trees and shrubs in open country.
Threat Summary:
No threats at present.
IUCN Rating:
Least concern
Wild Diet:
Feeds on pollen, nectar, flowers and seeds.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Seen in small flocks of up to 10 individuals flying over forest. Will feed with other species of lorikeet feeding on flowers in the canopy.
Clutch and Egg Size:
2 eggs, 17.0 x 13.5mm (0.6 x 0.5 in).
Breeding Season:
Probably July-August.
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