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New Caledonian Lorikeet
Charmosyna diadema

New Caledonian Lorikeet

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Anatomy-parrots-eng

Description

18 to 19 cm.. length.

The females of the New Caledonian Lorikeet (Charmosyna diadema) are green in general, with the crown Violet Blue intense and the thighs Blue dark, a face Beige and it bottom side and anal region red. The tail It is green above and yellowish olive below, with the four lateral feathers with red basal markings followed by a band of black, with yellow tip on the bottom. The bill is red-orange, the irises dark orange, probably, similar to the legs.

The males they have not been registered. On the basis of similar species, they probably have a more red coloration, probably including the face, the bottom of the primaries and the sides of the rump; and it is likely to be slightly larger than. The immature should look like females but paler.

Habitat:

This bird is difficult to track because it is Nomad and is relatively little visible. The species is believed to be able to live in moist montane forests but (seasonally). Flying in and out of the lowland forests of Melaleuca. Most reports come from such lowland forests, but this probably reflected only a better accessibility for observation. Mt. Ignambi It is believed that it is an ideal habitat for the species. The report Yacht Lake was an area of low scrub.

Reproduction:

Data playback of the New Caledonian Lorikeet (Charmosyna diadema) are only available the of the Red-flanked Lorikeet (Charmosyna placentis) and the Red-fronted Lorikeet (Charmosyna rubronotata). The breeding season, probably, is from July to December, and possibly until February, or even all year round. They dig in the arboreal nests of termites or in epiphytic ferns. Link gives as a result the implementation of two (sometimes three?) White rounded eggs; the incubation period likely to be similar to other species of Loris.

Food:

The bird apparently is fed into the tops of the trees.
Related species eat nectar, pollen, flowers and sometimes delicate fruits, in pairs or small groups feeding (usually less than 10). The Erythrina is specifically mentioned as plants on which this species feeds.

Distribution:

Size of the area of distribution (reproduction / resident): 1 km2

Possibly extinct. Endemic to New Caledonia and known from two female specimens collected in 1859. The species also could have been observed in the forests of the North of the island in the year 1900. and it was identified by the Islanders with the reference of a picture (at Delacour 1966) of Anthony Stokes in December of 1976. One Islander claimed to see a single individual in the Decade of 1920, and another had observed two the 3 in June of 1976 to the West of Monte Panie. This last observation was made by an experienced observer who noticed the birds by their call, and said it was different to Coconut Lorikeet. The authors are in agreement with Necklace et to the. (1994) in the extension of remaining forests in New Caledonia and the size of the island indicate that this species may well still exist and that observations and studies should be within suitable habitat including the Monte Panie, Mount Humboldt and other forest areas of the Highlands. IN DANGER.

Conservation:


Critically Endangered


• Current IUCN Red List category: Critical Hazard

• Population trend: Unknown

The population It is estimated between 1 and 49 individuals mature.

This species has not been recorded with certainty since 1913, despite specific searches in 1998, and it may have decreased as a result of a number of different threats. But, cannot be assumed that they have become extinct, because there were local reports in the Decade of 1950 and in 1976, and lorites of this genus are notoriously difficult to detect, being discreet and nomadic, more studies are needed. Any remaining population is likely to be small, and for these reasons it is in Critical Hazard.

The montane moist forest is not under threat, but it is possible that this species has a requirement for other habitats, some of which, forests semi-deciduous in particular, the lowlands, they have almost disappeared from the island (Ekstrom et to the. 2000, Ekstrom et to the . 2002). Several Lori headband have suffered severe population decreases and fluctuations by unknown causes (Forshaw 1989). The introduction of any disease is possible (such as malaria, avian) or more likely mammals (especially rats) they may have been one of the causes of the decline of this species.(Bregulla 1992, Ekstrom et to the. 2000, Ekstrom et to the ., 2002).

"New Caledonian Lorikeet" in captivity:

Not found in captivity.

Alternative names:

New Caledonian Lorikeet, New Caledonia lorikeet (ingles).
Lori à diadème, Loriquet à diadème (French).
Diademlori (German).
Lori Diadema (español).

scientific classification:

Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittaculidae
Genus: Charmosyna
Scientific name: Charmosyna diadema
Citation: (Verreaux,J & Des Murs, 1860)
Protonimo: Psitteuteles diadem


“New Caledonian Lorikeet” (Charmosyna diadema)


Sources:

  • Avibase
  • Parrots of the World – Forshaw Joseph M
  • Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
  • Birdlife

  • Photos:

1 – Birds-pet-wallpapers – link

  • Sounds:

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Blue-fronted Lorikeet
Charmosyna toxopei

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Anatomy-parrots-eng

Description

16 cm.. length.

Blue-fronted Lorikeet

The forecrown of the Blue-fronted Lorikeet (Charmosyna toxopei) is bright green, the front of the crown, above the eyes is bright blue; rest of the head green. Upperparts green, bright in the rump. Wings Green with blackish inner feathers. The underwing-coverts green; flight feather Blackish with yellow band in the whole lower part of the secondaries. The underparts brighter yellowish green. Tail green, with red bases and blackish stain. The bill orange; the irises yellow orange; legs orange-red.

Habitat:

If recent observations were in fact of the Blue-fronted Lorikeet, species can be nomadic, moving from high to low altitude on the basis of the availability of food (like some other small parrots). This could explain the paucity of records, especially for a species already by itself it is distributed sparsely. The other possibility is that the birds are distributed only in the forested hills.

Interviews with local residents suggest that the species moved to the lowlands during the two annual seasons of heat, in March-April and August-November.

Reproduction:

There is no data.

Food:

The locals who live in the plateau frog They reported that the bird feeds on nectar and pollen from the trees in flower.

Distribution:

Endemic to Buru, Indonesian. Obviously, is a rare species, and virtually nothing is known of its State. The original specimens were collected in the wooded hills between 850 m and 1.000 m.

In 1980 the species was reported to be quite common in plantations, secondary and primary forest, but this record has been suggested as a reference to the Red-flanked Lorikeet (Charmosyna placentis) (the record of this species from Buru It is in fact wrong). In 1989 two flocks of five to six birds, supposedly this species, they were seen during a selective felling of forests to 600 meters on the Teluk Bara. There is also a report of 1993 of four small unidentified parakeets seen in the same area as the observations of 1.980. The species are now considered endangered by Birdlife International, although a thorough search must be carried out before its status can be fully determined. VULNERABLE.

Conservation:


Critically Endangered

• Current IUCN Red List category: Critical Hazard

• Population trend: Decreasing

• Population size: 50-249 mature individuals

Although there are few records (confirmed or unconfirmed) of the species, It is suspected that it is declining due to loss of forests in the lowlands.

Most of the forests in the coastal lowlands of Buru have they been clarified, and much of the forest in the northern part of the island has been connected shape selective or degraded and fragmented by migratory agriculture, in such a way that only a few small patches of lowland primary forest remain. But, the island's gardens still contain many indigenous tree species. In 2010, There was at least one search operation on a large scale above Buru, located in the lowlands. But, extensive forests of mountain of the island remain largely without being scanned. The topography of the mountain range Kaplamandan is the hope that almost all of the montane forest is inaccessible to loggers (A. Gray in litt. 2010).

All of the original specimens were captured alive using lime, However, the species is not kept as a pet, does not seem to be listed. Have a distribution of mountain which is close to the maximum altitude within its distribution area, does this species is potentially susceptible to climate change (BirdLife International data not publ.).

"Blue-fronted Lorikeet" in captivity:

Not found in captivity.

Alternative names:

Blue-fronted Lorikeet, Blue fronted Lorikeet, Buru Lorikeet (ingles).
Lori de Buru (French).
Burolori, Burulori (German).
Lori de Buru (español).

scientific classification:

Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittaculidae
Genus: Charmosyna
Scientific name: Charmosyna toxopei
Citation: (Siebers, 1930)
Protonimo: Hypocharmosyna toxopei

Images "Blue-fronted Lorikeet"

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“Blue-fronted Lorikeet” (Charmosyna toxopei)


Sources:

Avibase
– Parrots of the World – Forshaw Joseph M
– Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
– Birdlife

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Pygmy Lorikeet
Charmosyna wilhelminae

Pygmy Lorikeet

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Anatomy-parrots-eng

Description

The Pygmy Lorikeet (Charmosyna wilhelminae) has an approximate length of 13 cm.. and a weight of 20 g..

The head is green; the forecrown brighter yellowish green; crown dark purple, with broadcast Blue in them tips and color turquoise bright in the feathers of the nape; rear of the nape with wash of olive. Mantle green; low back and tail reddish color; at the top, the tail purple blue. The wings, by up green with parts internal of the flight feather Blackish and blackish the primary coverts. The wings below rosa-salmon; Tips from the flight feather blackish. The underparts Green yellowish with prominent veins on the chest. Upper, the tail green, Red at the base (normally hidden in the field); olive brown below with red and yellow tips on the base. The bill reddish orange-tipped yellow; cere color red pink; Grey the ring perioftalmico; irises yellow to orange-red; legs light grey.

Female lack of red on it rump and in the wings view in flight.
Immature generally more muted and upperparts slightly more Brown. Lacks blue at the tips of the feathers of the nape. Yellow stripes on the top of the chest less distinct or absent. The bill and the irises brown.

Habitat:

Mainly inhabits in humid forests and on the edge of forests, but also by forest savanna and established secondary vegetation. It is usually between the 1.000 meters of altitude and the 2.200 m, but in the South and around Port Moresby It is occasionally much closer to sea level, in the forests of lowlands. It forages in couples and small flocks of up to 20 birds in the trees in flower, often in the company of Goldie's Lorikeet and Fairy Lorikeet. Very Active When it feeds and, often difficult to identify due to its size and predominantly green plumage. It is not uncommon, but easily overlooked. and has been found in groups of up to 200 individuals. It has often been seen flying in mixed flocks above the canopy, where they can hardly be identified due to their small size.

Reproduction:

Breeding and nesting habits unknown.

Food:

Feeds of nectar and pollen.

Distribution:

Size of the area of distribution (reproduction / resident): 290.000 km2

North of New Guinea in Irian Java (Indonesian) and Papua New Guinea. The range of the Mountains Parotia on doberai peninsula, in the West of the island of New Guinea, through the cordillera central, the Huon Peninsula, and South-East of the mountain range of Owen Stanley. In the immediate vicinity of Port Moresby (for example, area Sogeri) There is little (but possibly regular between May and November).

The population world will think that is of less than 50.000 specimens and is considered to be stable. There are few in captivity.

Conservation:


Status


• Current IUCN Red List category: Least concern.

• Population trend: Stable.


The size of the world population It has not been quantified, but the species according to sources is generally very rare.

The population suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence of any reduction or substantial threats.


"Pygmy Lorikeet" in captivity:

Rare.

Alternative names:

Pygmy Lorikeet, Pygmy Streaked Lorikeet, Pygmy Streaked Lory, Wilhelmina’s Lorikeet, Wilhemina’s Lorikeet (ingles).
Lori de Wilhelmina (French).
Elfenlori (German).
Lori Pigmeo (español).

scientific classification:

Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittaculidae
Genus: Charmosyna
Scientific name: Charmosyna wilhelminae
Citation: (Meyer,AB, 1874)
Protonimo: Trichoglossus Wilhelminae

Images "Pygmy Lorikeet"

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“Pygmy Lorikeet” (Charmosyna wilhelminae)


Sources:

Avibase
– Parrots of the World – Forshaw Joseph M
– Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
Birdlife

Photos:

1 – loromania

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Striated Lorikeet
Charmosyna multistriata

Striated Lorikeet

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Description

They weigh around 40 to 50 g. and length of 18 cm..

The plumage of the Striated Lorikeet (Charmosyna multistriata) It is predominantly green with yellow stripes on the belly and in the chest.

The throat, the forecrown and sides of the head They are slightly more yellow. The neck and the back of the head They are brown with some orange yellow stripes. The tail is olive green on top and having a tip dark yellow. The bottom of the tail It is greenish yellow with some red feathers around the vent. The most characteristic feature of Striated Lorikeet is the bill two colors. Upper bill is blue-gray with a touch of red orange, While the bottom is completely reddish-orange. Only one other Lori with a peak of two colors and that is the Musk Lorikeet. The irises It is red and legs They are gray with black nails.

Both sexes are the same color, the male is slightly larger and has a bill longer. They are also a little colored in the head.
The immature They have the same colors as adults, only the bill it is more black and darker stripes.

Habitat:

It inhabits in the mountains and hills and forest edges. Mainly found between 180 and 1.800 m, but they have been at much lower altitude, about 80 m. Found in pairs or in small groups of up 20 birds, sometimes fellowship with the Red-flanked Lorikeet and the Fairy Lorikeet (observed in mid-February in mixed flocks with these species). similar to the behavior Red-flanked Lorikeet, the consorts, but although they have observed flocks Striated Lorikeet fly with the Red-flanked Lorikeet, they usually form discrete individual groups.

Reproduction:

Habits of nesting and breeding unknown.

Food:

Prefer treetops in bloom where it feeds on pollen and nectar, but they may also feed on epiphytes.

Distribution:

Size of the area of distribution (reproduction / resident) 170,000 km2

Endemic to the montane forests of the center of West Papua New and Papua New Guinea, South of the cordillera central. The world population It is believed to be of less than 10.000 specimens, but it is probably stable. A small number in captivity.

Conservation:


Status


• Current IUCN Red List category: Near threatened

• Population trend: Decreasing

Its habitat is locally threatened by logging and clearing for agriculture. Reports of the species in Ok Tedi They show that the population of the Striated Lorikeet has fallen dramatically after the severe drought in 1997-1998 (P. Gregory in litt., 2010).

The species may be threatened by the presence of a large copper and gold open pit mine in Ok Tedi, but the impacts of this mine are currently unknown. It is likely to be tolerant of uneven and degraded forests and although it may have a small population in general, do not believe that it is declining very rapidly.

"Striated Lorikeet" in captivity:

In aviculture the Striated Lorikeet It has become one of the rarest species. These birds have not been imported in large quantities, and many of the birds that survived the journey later died due to infections by fungi and other diseases. Few breeders were able to raise them on a regular basis.

Alternative names:

Striated Lorikeet, Streaked Lorikeet, Yellow Streaked Lory, Yellow-streaked Lorikeet (ingles).
Lori strié (French).
Streifenlori (German).
Lori Estriado (español).

scientific classification:

Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittaculidae
Genus: Charmosyna
Scientific name: Charmosyna multistriata
Citation: (Rothschild, 1911)
Protonimo: Charmosynopsis multistriata

Images “Striated Lorikeet”:

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“Striated Lorikeet” (Charmosyna multistriata)


Sources:

Avibase
– Parrots of the World – Forshaw Joseph M
– Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
– Birdlife
– loryclub

Photos:

1 – Author: Jaroslav Chloupekbiolib.cz
2 – by DavyVanthuyne’s Bucket
3 – Birds-pet-wallpapers – link
4 – Author iggino – lynx
5 – tierportraet.ch – link

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Red-throated Lorikeet
Charmosyna amabilis

Red-throated Lorikeet

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Description

18 cm.. length.

The head of the Red-throated Lorikeet (Charmosyna amabilis) is green with lores and chin red. Upperparts green. Wings internal and ends with green feathers flight feather color black. Throat red, bordered below by a narrow yellow collar; rest of the underparts with a yellowish green that upperparts, particularly in the center of belly; the thighs red. The tail above green a little darker than the rump, with yellow ends; undertail yellow. Bill orange; irises yellow; legs orange-red.

Male and female are equal.

Immature generally duller. The the thighs dull purple. The yellow band throat much weaker than in adults and the red facial and marks throat more restricted.

Habitat:

Move by tropical forests, mainly over the 500 m. Son nomads and fly in pairs or small flocks of 5-8 birds in search of flowering trees, uniting to feed on flowers, nectar and pollen. They prefer to feed in the canopy, and although it is apparently ejected away from the areas of power by the aggressive Collared Lory, Holyoak He found two species feeding on the same tree during his remarks in 1973.

Reproduction:

Breeding and nesting habits unknown.

Food:

They feed actively, to often hung upside down to get to flores.

Distribution:

Size of the area of distribution (reproduction / resident): 37.100 km2

endemic to the Fiji Islands where it is rare and usually only moves above 500 meters and below 1.000 m. Is distributed between in Viti Levu, Ovalau (where it may now be extinct), Vanua Levu and Taveuni. In 1973 Holyoak found at a Red-throated Lorikeet on a wooded Ridge around 250 metres in Viti Levu, species you saw or heard on five different days while exploring Taveuni thinking that the species was widespread in the rainy forests at an altitude between 550 and 1,000 m. The species was also recorded in rainforests between 120 meters and 980 feet by Martyn L. Gorman (1975), but it is said that they are rare. These records are among the few documented sightings of this century. The world's population is believed to be of less than 10.000 specimens. Despite its apparent rarity, This species may be overlooked due to their unobtrusive plumage and behavior.

Conservation:


Critically Endangered


• Current IUCN Red List category: Critical Hazard

• Population trend: Decreasing

Threats to the lowlands and hills of the forest is slowly being erased much of Fiji. But, the rarity and assumed decline of this species is probably largely the result of predation by introduced mammals, especially Black Rat (Rattus rattus) , as it is the case with the closely related New Caledonian Lorikeet (Charmosyna diadema).

Increases in course in the logging and the expansion of the road network, especially around the Highlands of Monasavu and Serua in Viti Levu, It is likely that you have caused an increase of the density of these rats (Watling 2000, G. Dutson in litt. 2005). The Indian Brown Mongoose (Herpestes fuscus) introduced, is also present in the areas of distribution of the Red-throated Lorikeet and it can be a threat (V. Masibalavu in litt. 2012).

Agricultural expansion is encroaching on primary forest in Taveuni. Have a distribution in mountains close to the maximum altitude within its distribution area, It also makes this potentially susceptible species to climate change (BirdLife International).

Is species is protected by the laws of Fiji. In Viti Levu, dwells within the Tomaniivi nature reserve, but this is not large enough to maintain a resident population and, Despite the creation of the extension Wabu proposal to make a reservation of adequate size, this would not provide better protection against rats if the reserve is kept unmanaged (D. Watling in litt. 2000)

"Red-throated Lorikeet" in captivity:

Unknown in captivity.

Alternative names:

Red-throated Lorikeet, Red throated Lorikeet (ingles).
Lori à gorge rouge (French).
Rothöschen (German).
Lori de Garganta Roja, Lori Gorgirrojo (español).

scientific classification:

Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittaculidae
Scientific name: Charmosyna amabilis
Citation: (Ramsay, 1875)
Protonimo: Trichoglossus (Glossopsitta) amabilis

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“Red-throated Lorikeet” (Charmosyna amabilis)


Sources:

Avibase
– Parrots of the World – Forshaw Joseph M
– Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
– Birdlife

Photos:

1 – (Photo by Bill Beckon, 1973)
2 – Charmosyna amabilis By Artwork by John Gerard Keulemans (1842-1912). [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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Red-fronted Lorikeet
Charmosyna rubronotata


Red-fronted Lorikeet

Content

Charmosyna rubronotata kordoana

Description

17 cm.. length and a weight between 30 and 35 g..

The front of the crown of the Red-fronted Lorikeet (Charmosyna rubronotata) is red; rest of the crown green; chin, the throat and headphones coverts, yellowish green with a prominent patch purple-blue in the center of the ear coverts. Upperparts green; lower part of the rump and tail coverts, matte red. Wings Green with a bit of yellow in the curve. Under, the wings red; flight feather blackish brown with a yellow stripe in the Center. The underparts yellowish green with prominent red blotch on the upper side of the chest; the thighs green. The tail above blackish brown with green piping; below, the tail Brown with wide yellow tips (except central pair) and Red covered in the base. The bill Red pink; cere pinkish; irises brown; legs Pink.

females lack of red color in the crown, in the marks of the chest and at the bottom of the wings (that are greenish yellow). ear patch It is replaced by streaks of greenish-yellow.

Description 2 subspecies

  • Charmosyna rubronotata kordoana

    (Meyer,AB, 1874) – Female is similar to the nominal. The male has the patch of the crown paler, extensive and blue; minus purple blue ear-coverts.


  • Charmosyna rubronotata rubronotata

    (Wallace, 1862) – Nominal.

Habitat:

It inhabits in the humid forests, edges of forests and plantations of coconut, Once in a while visit the trees and shrubs in open field. Are from the lowlands up to the 850 m. Usually found in small flocks of up to 10 birds flying over dense forest, or feeding on flowers in the canopy, sometimes with other parrots. Habits are similar to the of the Red-flanked Lorikeet.

Reproduction:

Nesting and breeding habits not described.

Food:

Feeds of pollen, nectar, flowers and seeds.

Distribution:

Size of the area of distribution (reproduction / resident): 417.000 km2

New Guinea in West Papua New (Indonesian) and Papua New Guinea. The range goes from East of Vogel-kop through Maprik, the lower reaches of the rivers Sepik and Ramu reaching Astrolabe Bay in the East. Also in Salawati in the islands of the West of papua and in Biak. The Red-fronted Lorikeet It is irregularly distributed throughout its area of distribution, but may be locally common in some areas. It seems to be less common than the Red-flanked Lorikeet, He replaced at higher altitudes, where the two species overlap.

Description 2 subspecies

Conservation:


Status


• Current IUCN Red List category: Least concern.

• Population trend: Stable.

The trend of the population seems to be stable, and therefore, the species does not approach the thresholds for Vulnerable according to the population trend criteria.

The world population It has not been quantified, It is believed that it is by the 100.000 specimens and stable.

The species is described as common to local scale.

"Red-fronted Lorikeet" in captivity:

There is no data on its breeding in captivity..

Alternative names:

Red-fronted Lorikeet, Red fronted Lorikeet, Red-fronted Blue-eared Lorikeet, Red-fronted Blue-eared Lory, Red-spotted Blue-eared Lorikeet, Red-spotted Lorikeet (ingles).
Lori à front rouge, Lori de Wallace, Loriquet à croupion rouge (French).
Rotstirnlori (German).
Lori de Frente Roja, Lori Frentirrojo (español).


scientific classification:

Alfred Russel Wallace
Alfred Russel Wallace

Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittaculidae
Scientific name: Charmosyna rubronotata
Citation: (Wallace, 1862)
Protonimo: Coriphilus rubronotatus


Images “Red-fronted Lorikeet”:

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“Red-fronted Lorikeet” (Charmosyna rubronotata)


Sources:

Avibase
– Parrots of the World – Forshaw Joseph M
– Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
– Birdlife

Photos:

1 – Author iggino – lynx
2 – Charmosyna rubronotata kordoana by Biodiversity Heritage Library

Sounds: Katerina Sam (Tvardikova) – (Xeno-canto)

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Josephine's Lorikeet
Charmosyna josefinae


Josephine's Lorikeet

Content

Lori-of-Josefina drawing

Description

24 cm.. length and an approximate weight of 68 g..

The head of the Josephine's Lorikeet (Charmosyna josefinae) it is red in color with a conspicuous black patch extending from the back of the crown to the nape and in a transverse line to the eyes; back of the Crown is marked with purple stripes; large red necklace. Mantle and scapulars Green; bottom of the Red back: rump with a central patch of dark blue; views from the top, the coverts of the tail of blue to red. The wings, from above, green with vane internal greyish towards flight feathers; marginal coverts Green. View from below, the coverts of Red Wings. Red underparts with a purplish-black spot in the center of the belly, that extends to the flanks on the thighs; seen from below, tail-coats are red. From above, the tail shows red with yellow tip and green color side feathers; from below, the tail is yellow. The peak, orange red; iris yellow ; orange-yellow legs.

The female It shows the lower part of the back of yellow, tending to green on the rump.

The immature with impregnated in green belly patch, and bluish black thighs. The blue rump patch impregnated in green. Makes color lilac in the back of the Crown replaced by blue-green color marks.

Immature females It shows the low back of red with some yellow marks.

Subspecies description

  • Charmosyna josefinae josefinae

    : The nominal.


  • Charmosyna josefinae sepikiana

    : It differs from the nominal value by having more extensive black belly patch and more grey marks on the back of the Crown. Females lack of greenish broadcasting on the flanks and in the low back.


  • Charmosyna josefinae cyclopum

    : Differs from the nominal value by the absence of black belly patch and the practical absence of grisaceo-azul in the back color of the Crown marks.

Habitat:

Possibly Nomad. Frequents montane forests, edges of forests and partially cleared areas, mainly between 760 and 2.200 meters and more common between 850 and 1.200 meters although there have been up to at sea level. Usually seen in pairs or small groups. Despite their striking coloration, is quite discreet. Feeds in the tops of trees in flower, flowering vines or plants epiphytes, often with him Fairy Lorikeet.

Reproduction:

Nesting and breeding to be described.

Food:

Diet includes pollen, nectar, flower buds and soft fruits.

Distribution:

New Guinea in Irian Java (Indonesian) and Papua New Guinea, mainly in the Western and central cordillera, Since the Mountains Parotia and Vogelkop, to the Bismarck range in the Northeast (Jimi and also Baiyer River). There has been since Jayapura, on the North coast of Irian Java, and come to the South of Mount Bosavi, Papua New Guinea.

Subspecies distribution:

  • Charmosyna josefinae josefinae

    : The nominal.


  • Charmosyna josefinae sepikiana

    : Mountains of the region of Sepik, Papua New Guinea and in the Highlands of the West to the East until approximately the area of the jimi river and to the South of Mount Bosavi


  • Charmosyna josefinae cyclopum

    : Cyclops ranges.

Conservation:


Status

• Current IUCN Red List category: Least concern.

• Population trend: Stable.

The world's population has not been quantified, but it is thought that it may be above the 300.000 specimens.

A small number in captivity.

The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence of any reduction or substantial threats.

"Josephine's Lorikeet" in captivity:

Take it easy, but at the lively and active time. Some new birds may initially be nervous. Young birds, in particular, curious and playful. Aggressive toward other birds. Susceptible to stress and disease during the acclimatization. Strict hygiene necessary due to a mainly liquid diet.

Alternative names:

Josephine’s Lorikeet, Josephine’s Lory (ingles).
Lori de Josephine, Lori de Joséphine (French).
Josefinenlori (German).
Lori de Josefina (español).

scientific classification:

Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittaculidae
Scientific name: Charmosyna josefinae
Genus: Charmosyna
Citation: (Finsch, 1873)
Protonimo: Trichoglossus Josefinae

Images “Lori de Josefin”:

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“Josephine's Lorikeet” (Charmosyna josefinae)


Sources:

Avibase
– Parrots of the World – Forshaw Joseph M
– Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
– Birdlife

Photos:

1 – danskloriklub.dk
2 – By Drägus (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
3 – By Katerina Tvardikova – Photo of Charmosyna josefinae [By Drägus (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons] – Charmosyna josefinae
4 – papageien.org
5 – animalphotos.me
6 – Dibujo by HBW.com

Sounds: BAS van Balen (Xeno-canto)

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Duchess Lorikeet
Charmosyna margarethae


Duchess Lorikeet

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Duchess Lorikeet

Description

20 cm.. length and a weight between 40 60 g..

The head of the Duchess Lorikeet (Charmosyna margarethae), is red except for the back of the crown that is black and extends from the top of the eye up to the nape.

Large collar Red on the back of the neck, bordered below by a thin purplish-black line and a broader yellow-orange stripe: the mantle and scapulars green; rump Green with trademark red on the side; tail coverts, view from above, green. The wings green. Under the wing , coverts marginal green, the coats under the wing red, and the bottom of the flight feather Black with a panel of yellow color that goes from the center of the flight feather passing by the secondaries.

The underparts, basically, are red with a yellow stripe on the chest, narrow edged purple-black above, a thin red margin and a broader and more diffuse below purple edge; from below, the tail coats are green. From above, the tail It is red with black borders and the sharp tip of yellow; from below, the tail is yellowish-brown, Yellow-tipped.

The bill is orange; irises yellow to orange; legs oranges.

The male and the female are very similar.

Immature they lack the Black Hat and black and orange margin on the back of the neck. The chest belt is a yellow shutdown. The bill orange, the irises Yellow-grey and the legs gray.

Habitat:

It inhabits in the forests and wooded areas, at the edges of forests and tall secondary growth forests, mostly mountains and hills, Although you can also see in coconut plantations and coastal villages; above all between 100 and 1.350 meters above sea level.

Often feeds in noisy groups of 10 to 40 birds in the trees in flower and epiphytes with others Loris (including (Cardinal Lory). They feed acrobatically, mainly in the forest canopy.

Reproduction:

Nesting and breeding habits unknown, although a male was seen in a breeding attitude during the month of January.

Food:

Apart from pollen and nectar, observed feeding on fruits of Schefflera.

Distribution:

The Duchess Lorikeet is endemic of the Solomon Islands including Bougainville (Papua New Guinea), Gizo, Kolombangara, Guadalcanal, Malaita and San Gristobal. Brian Coates indicates that this species often seen in the city of Kieta, Bougainville.

Conservation:


Status

• Current IUCN Red List category: Near threatened.

• Population trend: Decreasing.

Much of the lowland forests, within the area of distribution of the Duchess Lorikeet, He has been or is scheduled to be connected, but this species is probably safe in the Highlands.

There is an export license fee for 60 birds, the funds will be used to finance conservation programs (JR van Oosten in litt. 1999); However, this species could be threatened by any large-scale trade (T. Leary in litt. 2000). In 2002, 200 birds were imported to Singapore with permissions CITES (UNEP-WCMC CITES Trade Database, January 2005).

The world population It is considered of less than 50.000 birds, but stable.

"Duchess Lorikeet" in captivity:

Very rare in captivity.

Alternative names:

Duchess Lorikeet, Dutchess Lorikeet (ingles).
Lori de Margaret (French).
Margarethenlori, Margaretenlori (German).
Lori de Margarita (español).
Duchess Lorikeet (Portuguese).

scientific classification:

Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittaculidae
Scientific name: Charmosyna margarethae
Genus: Charmosyna
Citation: Tristram, 1879
Protonimo: Charmosyna margarethae

Images "Duchess Lorikeet"

Videos "Duchess Lorikeet"

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“Duchess Lorikeet” (Charmosyna margarethae)


Sources:

Avibase
– Parrots of the World – Forshaw Joseph M
– Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
– Birdlife

Photos:

1 – By © Markus Lagerqvist – PBase
2 – “Charmosynamargarethaesmit” by John Gerrard KeulemansThe Ibis, ser. 4, too.. 3. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Sounds: Niels Krabbe (Xeno-canto)