Blue-fronted Lorikeet
Charmosynopsis toxopei
Blue-fronted Lorikeet (Charmosynopsis toxopei) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
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The Blue-fronted Lorikeet (Charmosynopsis toxopei) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 37 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Charmosynopsis
- Species toxopei
Quick facts
- Weight
- 37 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Blue-fronted 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 Blue-fronted Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Blue-fronted Lorikeet (Charmosynopsis toxopei) belongs to the Psittaculidae family of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU montane Buru (wc Moluccas).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 37 g, with a wing length of about 8.7 cm and a tail of around 7.7 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Blue-fronted Lorikeet?
The Blue-fronted Lorikeet is a small bird that weighs around 37 g.
Where does the Blue-fronted Lorikeet live?
The Blue-fronted Lorikeet is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU montane Buru (wc Moluccas), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Blue-fronted Lorikeet belong to?
The Blue-fronted Lorikeet (Charmosynopsis toxopei) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Blue-fronted Lorikeet eat?
The Blue-fronted Lorikeet is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Blue-fronted Lorikeet migrate?
The Blue-fronted Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Conservation
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