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Whiskered Lorikeet  (Oreopsittacus arfaki)

Also Known As: Plum-faced Lorikeet, Plum-faced Mountain Lory
 
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Whiskered or Plum-faced Lorikeet perching, Baliem Valley

Credit: © Mehd Halaouate | http://www.indonesien.nu/indonesieneng
 
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Did You Know?
The Whiskered Lorikeet has been seen displaying its underwing markings which may be linked to courtship. The male engages in head-bobbing as well.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
>300,000

Range:
O.a. arfaki: Mountains of Vogelkop, Irian Jaya.
O.a. major: Snow Mountains, Irian Jaya.
O.a. grandis: Mountains of SE New Guinea, west to Huon Peninsula and Victor Emanuel Range, W Papua New Guinea.

Habitat:
Found from 2000-3750m (6560-12,300 ft) in montane moss forest.

Threat Summary:
None at present.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Diet includes nectar, flowers, fruits and berries.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Most often seen in pairs or small flocks which are quite conspicuous. Forages in the canopy and mid-storey on flowers of epiphytes and often in the company of other blossom-feeders.

Clutch and Egg Size:
Not available

Breeding Season:
August