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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Charmosyna papou |
| Species Codes | paplor1, WPLO, PALO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the West Papuan Lorikeet belong to?
The West Papuan Lorikeet (Charmosyna papou) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify 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....
Where can I report a West Papuan Lorikeet sighting?
You can log sightings of West Papuan Lorikeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code paplor1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Psittaciformes
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Quick Stats
Psittaciformes
Order
201
Species in Family
16
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