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West Papuan Lorikeet
Charmosyna papou (Scopoli, 1786)
83 gWeight
The West Papuan lorikeet (Charmosyna papou) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae.
Busiest months: August · Most records: Indonesia
Where and when it's recorded
West Papuan Lorikeet has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Minggre Birdwatching HomestayIndonesia79 records
- Arfak Mtns – German CampIndonesia54 records
- Arfak Mtns – MaybriIndonesia33 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The West Papuan lorikeet (Charmosyna papou) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae.
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Questions
How big is the West Papuan Lorikeet?
The West Papuan Lorikeet weighs around 83 g.
Where does the West Papuan Lorikeet live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: Bird's Head (northwestern New Guinea). It is most often recorded in Indonesia.
When is the best time to see the West Papuan Lorikeet?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in August (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the West Papuan Lorikeet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the West Papuan Lorikeet as Least Concern.
What does the West Papuan Lorikeet eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the West Papuan Lorikeet in?
It belongs to the family Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 83 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 111 mm
- Tail
- 168 mm
- Bill
- 19 mm
- Tarsus
- 14 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: Bird's Head (northwestern New Guinea)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Parrot Psittaciformes
- Family
- Old World Parrots Psittaculidae
- Genus
- Charmosyna
Other birds in the genus Charmosyna
Josephine's LorikeetCharmosyna josefinae
Stella's LorikeetCharmosyna stellae
Pesquet's ParrotPsittrichas fulgidus
Greater Vasa ParrotCoracopsis vasa
Seychelles Black ParrotCoracopsis barklyi
Comoro Black ParrotCoracopsis sibilans
Lesser Vasa ParrotCoracopsis nigra
Yellow-capped Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta keiensis
Geelvink Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta geelvinkiana
Buff-faced Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta pusio
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