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Biak Lorikeet
Trichoglossus rosenbergii
Biak Lorikeet (Trichoglossus rosenbergii) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
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The Biak Lorikeet (Trichoglossus rosenbergii) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 113 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Trichoglossus
- Species rosenbergii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 113 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Endangered
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Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Biak Lorikeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Biak Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Biak Lorikeet (Trichoglossus rosenbergii) is a species of bird in the Psittaculidae family, part of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Biak (Geelvink Bay is., nw New Guinea).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 113 g, with a wing length of about 13.3 cm and a tail of around 9.9 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 2,524 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Biak Lorikeet?
The Biak Lorikeet is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 113 g.
Where does the Biak Lorikeet live?
The Biak Lorikeet is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Biak (Geelvink Bay is., nw New Guinea), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Biak Lorikeet belong to?
The Biak Lorikeet (Trichoglossus rosenbergii) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Biak Lorikeet eat?
The Biak Lorikeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Biak Lorikeet migrate?
The Biak Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Biak Lorikeet endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Biak Lorikeet's range?
The Biak Lorikeet has a mapped global range of about 2,524 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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