Red-fronted Lorikeet
Hypocharmosyna rubronotata
The Red-fronted Lorikeet (Hypocharmosyna rubronotata) is a legendary old world parrot found in 2 countries. The red-fronted lorikeet, also known as the red-spotted lorikeet or red-rumped lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae.
About the Red-fronted Lorikeet
The red-fronted lorikeet, also known as the red-spotted lorikeet or red-rumped lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is found in northern New Guinea and the island of Biak. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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How to identify it
The red-fronted lorikeet is around 17 cm (6.7 in) in length and weighs 30–35 g (1.1–1.2 oz). They are sexually dimorphic and exhibit a large difference in appearance between sexes. The males of rubronotata possess red forecrowns with red bills and orange eyes. They have purple or blue ear coverts which are streaked with a paler blue along with red underwing coverts. They have a yellow-tipped green tail, with the base of side tail feathers being red. The females have green forecrowns with green ear coverts which are streaked with green or yellow.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Red-fronted Lorikeet?
- The red-fronted lorikeet is around 17 cm (6.7 in) in length and weighs 30–35 g (1.1–1.2 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- Where can you see a Red-fronted Lorikeet?
- The Red-fronted Lorikeet occurs in 2 countries, including Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
- What birds look similar to a Red-fronted Lorikeet?
- The Red-fronted Lorikeet is most easily confused with the Red-flanked Lorikeet.
- Is the Red-fronted Lorikeet endangered?
- The Red-fronted Lorikeet is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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