Pohnpei Lorikeet (Trichoglossus rubiginosus)

Other Names (World)
Pohnpei Lorikeet, Pohnpei Lory, Ponape Lory

Family
Psittacidae (Parrots)

Size
24 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Bonaparte, 1850)

Habitat
Plantations, dense forest, secondary forest, mangroves, urban areas. From sea-level - 600 m.

Range (Guide)

Micronesia [Federated States of] (B).

Pohnpei, eastern Caroline Is.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).

Status NT
Habitat destruction and hunting are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Food
Nectar, pollen, fruit.

Voice
Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (3)...)

Pohnpei Lorikeet (Trichoglossus rubiginosus) [XC75420]
by Mark O'Brien from Aipakapw, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, Micronesia (call?)

Pohnpei Lorikeet (Trichoglossus rubiginosus) [XC75750]
by Todd Mark from The Village Eco-Lodge, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, Micronesia (call)

Subspecies
Forms a broad superspecies with Olive-headed Lorikeet (Trichoglossus euteles), Yellow-and-green Lorikeet (Trichoglossus flavoviridis), Mindanao Lorikeet (Trichoglossus johnstoniae) and Scaly-breasted Lorikeet (Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus).

No subspecies.

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Pohnpei Lorikeet (Trichoglossus rubiginosus) - 10 files

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