Pohnpei Lorikeet
NamePohnpei Lorikeet
Common NamePohnpei Lorikeet
Scientific NameHypocharmosyna rubiginosa
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dark reddish-brown plumage, with a slightly darker head and duller brown underparts. The most distinctive feature is its bright yellow bill. The undertail coverts are yellowish-green.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, shrill screeches and chattering calls, typical of many lorikeet species.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Pohnpei and the nearby atolls of Ant and Pakin in the Federated States of Micronesia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dark reddish-brown plumage, Bright yellow bill, Yellowish-green undertail coverts, Endemic to Pohnpei
Description
The Pohnpei Lorikeet is a small, dark reddish-brown parrot endemic to Pohnpei and nearby atolls. It is characterized by its striking bright yellow bill and feeds primarily on nectar and pollen from flowering plants, often found in tropical forests and plantations.
