Pohnpei Lorikeet

Trichoglossus rubiginosus

Pohnpei Lorikeet (Trichoglossus rubiginosus) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Pohnpei Lorikeet (Trichoglossus rubiginosus) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 77.5 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

NT Near Threatened

Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
Genus Trichoglossus
Species rubiginosus

Where it lives

Pohnpei (=Ponape, eastern Caroline Is., central Micronesia)

Oceans & Seabirds

Quick facts

Weight: 77.5 g
Diet: Nectar-feeders
Family: Psittaculidae
Order: Psittaciformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Endangered

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Pohnpei Lorikeet is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.

Behaviour

A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.

Migration

The Pohnpei Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Pohnpei Lorikeet (Trichoglossus rubiginosus) is a member of the Psittaculidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Pohnpei (=Ponape, e Caroline Is., c Micronesia).

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 77.5 g, with a wing length of about 14.1 cm and a tail of around 9.3 cm.

The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 356 km² — a relatively restricted global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Pohnpei Lorikeet?

The Pohnpei Lorikeet is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 77.5 g.

Where does the Pohnpei Lorikeet live?

The Pohnpei Lorikeet is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Pohnpei (=Ponape, e Caroline Is., c Micronesia), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the Pohnpei Lorikeet belong to?

The Pohnpei Lorikeet (Trichoglossus rubiginosus) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.

What does the Pohnpei Lorikeet eat?

The Pohnpei Lorikeet is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.

Does the Pohnpei Lorikeet migrate?

The Pohnpei Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Pohnpei Lorikeet endangered?

The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.

How large is the Pohnpei Lorikeet's range?

The Pohnpei Lorikeet has a mapped global range of about 356 km².