New Caledonian Lorikeet (Charmosyna diadema)

Family
Psittacidae (Parrots)

Size
19 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Verreaux & Des Murs, 1860)

Habitat
Subtropical and tropical lowland and montane moist forest and dry shrubland.

Range (Guide)

New Caledonia (B).

New Caledonia.

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

Population
Estimated population is <50 (2010).

Status CR
Destruction of montane humid forest is probably the main threat. It is also possible that almost complete desctruction of lowland forest and introduced predators may have led to decline.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Unknown but probably very high-pitched screech.

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Similar Species
Coconut Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus) which is much larger and has dark blue head and red breast.

References
See References.

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