About the Pygmy Lorikeet
The pygmy lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Charminetta. It is found in the highlands of New Guinea; its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The world population of pygmy lorikeets is thought to be less than 50,000 individuals, but stable. They live at altitudes of 1000–2200m.
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The pygmy lorikeet averages 13 cm (5.1 in) in length (including tail) and 20 g (0.71 oz) in mass. It is the smallest of the lorikeets. The male has a dark purple rump and a streaked yellow breast, with red stripes under its wings. His tail is green tipped with yellow, and his eyes and beak are orange. The female lacks the red underwing stripe of the male, and has a green (rather than purple) rump. Immature birds are similar to adults in appearance but lack yellow streaking on their breasts and have brown bills and eyes.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in August · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Mindoro Racket-tailPrioniturus mindorensisThe Mindoro racket-tail is a species of parrot in the Psittaculinae family.
Madarasz's Tiger ParrotPsittacella madarasziMadarasz's tiger parrot is a relatively small parrot, with a height of about 14 cm and an average weight of around 34–44 grams.
Princess ParrotPolytelis alexandraeThe princess parrot is a medium-sized parrot, 34 to 46 cm long and weighing between 110 and 120 g.
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