Biak Lorikeet

Biak Lorikeet

Trichoglossus rosenbergii

Vulnerable
Envergadura
26,7 cm
Peso
130,0 g
Familia
Psittaculidae
Orden
Psittaciformes

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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
Envergadura 26,7 cm 10.5 in
Peso 130,0 g 4.59 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Psittaciformes (Parrots)
Familia Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets)
Genus Trichoglossus
Especies 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

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Preguntas frecuentes

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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