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LCLeast ConcernOmnivore
ForestMedium · 83 g
ForestMedium · 83 g
When to see the West Papuan Lorikeet
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 6 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is August, the month with the most records.
Where to see the West Papuan Lorikeet
Regular range
The map shades 2 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the West Papuan Lorikeet
The West Papuan lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Easily confused with
Josephine's LorikeetCharmosyna josefinaeJosephine's lorikeet is red with green wings, a yellow-tipped tail, dusky blue, orange bill, yellow eyes, and black flanks.
Striated LorikeetCharmosyna multistriataThe striated lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae native to New Guinea.
Stella's LorikeetCharmosyna stellaeStella's lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae.
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