Biak Lorikeet

Biak Lorikeet

Trichoglossus rosenbergii

Vulnerable
पंखों का फैलाव
26.7 cm
वजन
130.0 g
कुल
Psittaculidae
गण
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
पंखों का फैलाव 26.7 cm 10.5 in
वजन 130.0 g 4.59 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Psittaciformes (Parrots)
कुल Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets)
Genus Trichoglossus
प्रजातियां 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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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

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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