
Red-flanked Lorikeet
A species of Melanesian Lorikeets Scientific name : Hypocharmosyna placentis Genus : Melanesian Lorikeets
Red-flanked Lorikeet, A species of Melanesian Lorikeets
Botanical name: Hypocharmosyna placentis
Genus: Melanesian Lorikeets
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Description

The red-flanked lorikeet (Charmosyna placentis) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is found in Mollucas, New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. Only the adult males have the red plumage on the head and sides.

Size
17 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Dite type
Frugivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
Bird food type

Fruit




Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Melanesian Lorikeets Species
Red-flanked Lorikeet