Pohnpei Lorikeet

Pohnpei Lorikeet

Trichoglossus rubiginosus

Near Threatened
Wingspan
28.2 cm
Weight
77.5 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 28.2 cm 11.1 in
Weight 77.5 g 2.73 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV.

Clutch Size

1

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Psittaciformes (Parrots)
Family Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets)
Genus Trichoglossus
Species Trichoglossus rubiginosus

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
French Loriquet de Ponapé
German Kirschlori
Japanese エビチャインコ
Turkish Pohnpei lorisi

Distribution

Pohnpei Lorikeet has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pohnpei Lorikeet endangered?
The Pohnpei Lorikeet has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Pohnpei Lorikeet nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Pohnpei Lorikeet?
The Pohnpei Lorikeet has a wingspan of 28.2 cm, weight of 77.5 g.
What order and family does the Pohnpei Lorikeet belong to?
The Pohnpei Lorikeet (Trichoglossus rubiginosus) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.

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