Orange-billed Lorikeet (Neopsittacus pullicauda)

Other Names (World)
Orange-billed Lorikeet, Emerald Lorikeet

Family
Psittacidae (Parrots)

Size
18 cm

First Described (Guide)
Hartert, 1896

Habitat
Subtropical and tropical montane moist forest. From 1,600 - 3,800 m.

Range (Guide)

Indonesia (B), Papua New Guinea (B).

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 LC
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
A frequent, high-pitched shriek uttered in flight and when perched.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (6)...)

Orange-billed Lorikeet (Neopsittacus pullicauda) [XC118791]
by Bas van Balen from Tari Gap, above 'Ambua Lodge', Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea (call)

Orange-billed Lorikeet (Neopsittacus pullicauda) [XC26493]
by Hans Matheve from Lake Habbema trek, Snow Mountains, Papua, Indonesia (call)

Subspecies
The following 3 subspecies are recognised:

alpinus Hartert, 1896 - West-central New Guinea from Snow Mts to area around Mt Capella.
socialis Mayr, 1931 - Huon Peninsula and Herzog Mts, east-central Papua New Guinea.
pullicauda Hartert, 1896 - Eastern New Guinea from area around Mt Capella to Owen Stanley Range.

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Orange-billed Lorikeet (Neopsittacus pullicauda) - 10 files

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