About the Fairy Lorikeet
The fairy lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. Other common names include the little red lorikeet and the little red lory. Found in New Guinea, its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Its colouration is mainly red with some yellow on the throat and green on the wings. Two subspecies are recognised, C. p. pulchella and C. p. rothschildi.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Charmosynopsis pulchella |
| Species Codes | failor1, FALO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fairy Lorikeet belong to?
The Fairy Lorikeet (Charmosynopsis pulchella) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Fairy Lorikeet?
The fairy lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. Other common names include the little red lorikeet and the little red lory. Found in New Guinea, its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Its colour...
Where can I report a Fairy Lorikeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Fairy Lorikeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code failor1, or on iNaturalist.
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