Plum-faced Lorikeet
Oreopsittacus arfaki
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The plum-faced lorikeet, also known as the whiskered lorikeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is monotypic within the genus Oreopsittacus. It is found in the New Guinea Highlands.
The plum-faced lorikeet (Oreopsittacus arfaki), also known as the whiskered lorikeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is monotypic within the genus Oreopsittacus.
It is found in the New Guinea Highlands.
Description
The plum-faced lorikeet is a mainly green small parrot about 15 cm (5.9 in) long with a long pointed tail. It has two white stripes under each eye. It has a narrow pointed black bill and dark-brown irises. The adult male has a red forehead and the adult female has a green forehead.
Taxonomy
The plum-faced lorikeet is the only species of the genus Oreopsittacus and it has three subspecies:
Oreopsittacus Salvadori 1877
Oreopsittacus arfaki (Meyer, AB 1874)
Oreopsittacus arfaki arfaki (Meyer, AB 1874) (red-orange abdomen)
Oreopsittacus arfaki grandis Ogilvie-Grant 1895 (green abdomen)
Oreopsittacus arfaki major Ogilvie-Grant 1914 (red-orange abdomen and larger)
Range
The plum-faced lorikeet's native range is the mountains between about 2000 m to 3750 m of mainland New Guinea across both the Indonesian and Papua New Guinean zones of the island.
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Plumage colours
Taxonomy
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Genus
- Oreopsittacus
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Care guide
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6 illustrations of Oreopsittacus arfaki (Plum-faced 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 Oreopsittacus_arfaki_(pair)_-captive-8a.jpg: TJ Lin (CC BY-SA 2.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Oreopsittacus arfaki (Plum-faced Lorikeet) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Oreopsittacus arfaki, commonly known as the Plum-faced Lorikeet, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- What family does Oreopsittacus arfaki (Plum-faced Lorikeet) belong to?
- Oreopsittacus arfaki (Plum-faced Lorikeet) belongs to the family Psittacidae, in the order Psittaciformes.
- What colour is Oreopsittacus arfaki (Plum-faced Lorikeet)?
- The plumage of Oreopsittacus arfaki (Plum-faced Lorikeet) combines these colours: Green.
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