Red-fronted Lorikeet
Hypocharmosyna rubronotata
Red-fronted Lorikeet (Hypocharmosyna rubronotata) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
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The Red-fronted Lorikeet (Hypocharmosyna rubronotata) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 32.5 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Hypocharmosyna
- Species rubronotata
Quick facts
- Weight
- 32.5 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Red-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 Red-fronted Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Red-fronted Lorikeet (Hypocharmosyna rubronotata) belongs to the Psittaculidae family of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU n, w New Guinea.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 32.5 g, with a wing length of about 8.4 cm and a tail of around 6.5 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Red-fronted Lorikeet?
The Red-fronted Lorikeet is a small bird that weighs around 32.5 g.
Where does the Red-fronted Lorikeet live?
The Red-fronted Lorikeet is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU n, w New Guinea, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Red-fronted Lorikeet belong to?
The Red-fronted Lorikeet (Hypocharmosyna rubronotata) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Red-fronted Lorikeet eat?
The Red-fronted Lorikeet is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Red-fronted Lorikeet migrate?
The Red-fronted Lorikeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
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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