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
Photo By Lars Petersson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Melanesian Lorikeets Species
Red-flanked Lorikeet