Red-chinned lorikeet
Charmosyna rubrigularis
The red-chinned lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is native to New Britain, New Ireland, New Hannover and Karkar Island in Papua New Guinea.
The red-chinned lorikeet (Vini rubrigularis) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae.
It is native to New Britain, New Ireland, New Hannover and Karkar Island in Papua New Guinea.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Taxonomy
This species was formerly assigned to the genus Charmosyna. It was moved to the genus Vini based on a molecular phylogenetic study of the lorikeets published in 2020.
The species was originally described as Trichoglossus rubrigularis by Philip Sclater in 1881. The generic name Vini is from the Tahitian name for the resident lorikeets. The specific epithet rubrigularis is from the Latin ruber, meaning red, and the Modern Latin gularis, meaning throated. Alternative names for the species include red-chinned lory.
The species is generally recognised as monotypic. However, some authorities split populations from Karkar Island as a distinct subspecies, V. r. krakari.
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Plumage colours
Taxonomy
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Genus
- Charmosyna
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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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 rubrigularis (Red-chinned lorikeet) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Charmosyna rubrigularis, commonly known as the Red-chinned lorikeet, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- What family does Charmosyna rubrigularis (Red-chinned lorikeet) belong to?
- Charmosyna rubrigularis (Red-chinned lorikeet) belongs to the family Psittacidae, in the order Psittaciformes.
- What colour is Charmosyna rubrigularis (Red-chinned lorikeet)?
- The plumage of Charmosyna rubrigularis (Red-chinned lorikeet) combines these colours: Red.
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