West Papuan Lorikeet Charmosyna papou

Owned by Lukas Weber (@weber_bird_and_bolt).

Details

Identification

Wing Shape
Rounded
Tail Shape
Pointed

Environment

Habitat Type
Forest (Mixed)

Tracking & Conservation

Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)
West Papuan Lorikeet
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West Papuan Lorikeet

Charmosyna papou

Wing Shape
Rounded
Tail Shape
Pointed

Environment

Habitat Type
Forest (Mixed)

Tracking & Conservation

Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)

Item Lore

The West Papuan Lorikeet, or Charmosyna papou, is a striking avian specimen characterized by its distinctively rounded wings and elegant, pointed tail. These physical traits are common among lorikeets and reflect an evolutionary adaptation for agile, maneuverable flight through dense forest canopies.

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