Tribe Loriini Higher classification Charmosyna Order Parrot | Superfamily Psittacoidea Subfamily Loriinae Genus Charmosyna Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
Similar Fairy lorikeet, Red‑fronted lorikeet, Pygmy lorikeet, Striated lorikeet, Meek's lorikeet | ||
The Josephine's lorikeet (Charmosyna josefinae) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Description
The Josephine's lorikeet is red with green wings, a yellow-tipped tail, dusky blue, orange bill, yellow eye and black flanks.
Diet
It feeds on nectar, pollen, flower buds and sometimes soft fruits.
References
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