About the Red-flanked Lorikeet
The red-flanked lorikeet 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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Hypocharmosyna placentis |
| Species Codes | reflor1, RFLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-flanked Lorikeet belong to?
The Red-flanked Lorikeet (Hypocharmosyna placentis) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Red-flanked Lorikeet?
The red-flanked lorikeet 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 plumag...
Where can I report a Red-flanked Lorikeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-flanked Lorikeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code reflor1, or on iNaturalist.
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