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Fairy Lorikeet
Charmosynopsis pulchella
Fairy Lorikeet (Charmosynopsis pulchella) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
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The Fairy Lorikeet (Charmosynopsis pulchella) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 34.1 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Charmosynopsis
- Species pulchella
Quick facts
- Weight
- 34.1 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Fairy 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 Fairy Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Fairy Lorikeet (Charmosynopsis pulchella) belongs to the Psittaculidae family of the order Psittaciformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU montane New Guinea.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 34.1 g, with a wing length of about 11.4 cm and a tail of around 11.7 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Fairy Lorikeet?
The Fairy Lorikeet is a small bird that weighs around 34.1 g.
Where does the Fairy Lorikeet live?
The Fairy Lorikeet is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU montane New Guinea, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Fairy Lorikeet belong to?
The Fairy Lorikeet (Charmosynopsis pulchella) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Fairy Lorikeet eat?
The Fairy Lorikeet is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Fairy Lorikeet migrate?
The Fairy Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Fairy Lorikeet endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
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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