Josephine's Lorikeet
Charmosyna josefinae
Josephine's lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is found in the highlands of New Guinea . Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Josephine's lorikeet (Charmosyna josefinae) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae.
It is found in the highlands of New Guinea (central range and Cyclops Mountains).
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Description
Josephine's lorikeet is red with green wings, a yellow-tipped tail, dusky blue, orange bill, yellow eyes, and black flanks.
Diet
It feeds on nectar, pollen, flower buds, and sometimes soft fruits.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Genus
- Charmosyna
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Care guide
Lory and Lorikeet Care Guide: Nectar Diet and Housing
How to care for lories and rainbow lorikeets: nectar and pollen diet, hygiene, cage setup, health, behavior and CITES legal status for lorikeet owners.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Charmosyna josefinae (Josephine's Lorikeet) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Charmosyna josefinae, commonly known as the Josephine's Lorikeet, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- What family does Charmosyna josefinae (Josephine's Lorikeet) belong to?
- Charmosyna josefinae (Josephine's Lorikeet) belongs to the family Psittacidae, in the order Psittaciformes.
- What colour is Charmosyna josefinae (Josephine's Lorikeet)?
- The plumage of Charmosyna josefinae (Josephine's Lorikeet) combines these colours: Red, Green, and Yellow.
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