Pygmy Lorikeet
Charmosyna wilhelminae
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The pygmy lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Charminetta. It is found in the highlands of New Guinea; its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The world population of pygmy lorikeets is thought to be less than 50,000 individuals, but stable. They live at altitudes of 1000–2200m.
The pygmy lorikeet (Charminetta wilhelminae) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Charminetta. It is found in the highlands of New Guinea; its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The world population of pygmy lorikeets is thought to be less than 50,000 individuals, but stable. They live at altitudes of 1000–2200m.
Taxonomy
The pygmy lorikeet was previously placed in the genus Charmosyna. It was moved to its own genus Charminetta based on phylogenetic studies published in 2020.
Description
The pygmy lorikeet averages 13 cm (5.1 in) in length (including tail) and 20 g (0.71 oz) in mass. It is the smallest of the lorikeets. The male has a dark purple rump and a streaked yellow breast, with red stripes under its wings. His tail is green tipped with yellow, and his eyes and beak are orange. The female lacks the red underwing stripe of the male, and has a green (rather than purple) rump. Immature birds are similar to adults in appearance but lack yellow streaking on their breasts and have brown bills and eyes.
Behaviour
They have high pitched, coarse, relatively weak flight calls. Pairs make quiet contact calls.
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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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6 illustrations of Charmosyna wilhelminae (Pygmy Lorikeet) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by Biodiversity Heritage Library (CC BY 2.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Charmosyna wilhelminae (Pygmy Lorikeet) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Charmosyna wilhelminae, commonly known as the Pygmy Lorikeet, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- What family does Charmosyna wilhelminae (Pygmy Lorikeet) belong to?
- Charmosyna wilhelminae (Pygmy Lorikeet) belongs to the family Psittacidae, in the order Psittaciformes.
- What colour is Charmosyna wilhelminae (Pygmy Lorikeet)?
- The plumage of Charmosyna wilhelminae (Pygmy Lorikeet) combines these colours: Green.
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