Papuan Lorikeet
Charmosyna papou
The West Papuan lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
The West Papuan lorikeet (Charmosyna papou) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae.
It is found in New Guinea.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Taxonomy and systematics
The generic name Charmosyna is from the Greek kharmosunos, meaning joyful. The specific epithet papou refers to New Guinea.
The species is monotypic. The former subspecies C. p. stellae, C. p. wahnesi, and C. p. goliathina are now treated as a separate species, Stella's lorikeet (Charmosyna stellae).
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Plumage colours
Taxonomy
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Genus
- Charmosyna
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Care guide
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Charmosyna papou (Papuan Lorikeet) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Charmosyna papou, commonly known as the Papuan Lorikeet, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- What family does Charmosyna papou (Papuan Lorikeet) belong to?
- Charmosyna papou (Papuan Lorikeet) belongs to the family Psittacidae, in the order Psittaciformes.
- What colour is Charmosyna papou (Papuan Lorikeet)?
- The plumage of Charmosyna papou (Papuan Lorikeet) combines these colours: Green.
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