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Biak Lorikeet
Trichoglossus rosenbergii Schlegel, 1871
113 gWeight
The Biak lorikeet (Trichoglossus rosenbergii), also known as Rosenberg's lorikeet, is a parrot in the family Psittaculidae.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The Biak lorikeet (Trichoglossus rosenbergii), also known as Rosenberg's lorikeet, is a parrot in the family Psittaculidae. Formerly lumped in with Trichoglossus haematodus, it is endemic to the twin islands of Biak and Superiori in the Papua province of Indonesia.
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Questions
How big is the Biak Lorikeet?
The Biak Lorikeet weighs around 113 g.
Where does the Biak Lorikeet live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: Biak (Geelvink Bay islands, northwestern New Guinea).
Is the Biak Lorikeet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Biak Lorikeet as Vulnerable.
What does the Biak Lorikeet eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Biak Lorikeet in?
It belongs to the family Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 113 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
More measurements
- Wing
- 133 mm
- Tail
- 99 mm
- Bill
- 24 mm
- Tarsus
- 18 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: Biak (Geelvink Bay islands, northwestern New Guinea)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Parrot Psittaciformes
- Family
- Old World Parrots Psittaculidae
- Genus
- Trichoglossus
Other birds in the genus Trichoglossus
Pohnpei LorikeetTrichoglossus rubiginosus
Scaly-breasted LorikeetTrichoglossus chlorolepidotus
Coconut LorikeetTrichoglossus haematodus
Rainbow LorikeetTrichoglossus moluccanus
Red-collared LorikeetTrichoglossus rubritorquis
Olive-headed LorikeetTrichoglossus euteles
Marigold LorikeetTrichoglossus capistratus
Leaf LorikeetTrichoglossus weberi
Sunset LorikeetTrichoglossus forsteni
Pesquet's ParrotPsittrichas fulgidus
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