Dusky Lory vs Biak Lorikeet

Pseudeos fuscata compared with Trichoglossus rosenbergii

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Dusky Lory Biak Lorikeet
Scientific Name Pseudeos fuscata Trichoglossus rosenbergii
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length
Wingspan 30.3 cm (11.9 in) 26.7 cm (10.5 in)
Weight 154.5 g (5.45 oz) 130.0 g (4.59 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Dusky Lory only

None

Biak Lorikeet only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Dusky Lory

Vulnerable

Biak Lorikeet

About These Birds

Biak Lorikeet

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.

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