Biak Lorikeet

Biak Lorikeet

Trichoglossus rosenbergii

Vulnerable
طول الجناح
26,7 cm
الوزن
130,0 g
الفصيلة
Psittaculidae
الرتبة
Psittaciformes

حول

The Biak Lorikeet is a vulnerable, brightly colored parrot endemic to Biak Island in West Papua, Indonesia. It resembles the Rainbow Lorikeet but is distinguished by its heavier dark barring on the chest and more restricted range. It feeds on nectar, pollen, and soft fruits in the forest canopy, and is threatened by capture for the pet trade and habitat loss.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 26,7 cm 10.5 in
الوزن 130,0 g 4.59 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Psittaciformes (Parrots)
الفصيلة Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets)
Genus Trichoglossus
الأنواع Trichoglossus rosenbergii

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
French Loriquet de Biak
Indonesian perkici biak
Japanese ビアクセイガイインコ

External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Biak Lorikeet endangered?
The Biak Lorikeet has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Biak Lorikeet?
The Biak Lorikeet has a wingspan of 26.7 cm, weight of 130.0 g.
What order and family does the Biak Lorikeet belong to?
The Biak Lorikeet (Trichoglossus rosenbergii) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.

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