Charmosyna josefinae
The Josephine's Lorikeet (Charmosyna josefinae) is a strikingly vibrant, small parrot, typically measuring around 20-25 cm (8-10 inches) in length, including its long tail, and weighing 45-55 grams. Its plumage is a dazzling spectacle of crimson, emerald green, and brilliant yellow, featuring a bright red head, upper breast, and belly that contrasts sharply with its vibrant green mantle, back, and wings. Distinctive field marks include the extensive red coloration on the head and underside, b...
This species primarily inhabits mid-montane tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and their edges, typically found at elevations between 700 and 1,800 meters above sea level.
Primarily feeds on nectar and pollen from a variety of flowering trees, supplemented by soft fruits and occasionally small insects or their larvae.
Josephine's Lorikeets are highly active and diurnal, spending their days foraging energetically in the forest canopy with remarkable agility. They frequently hang upside down or sideways to access flowering branches and fruits. These social birds typically occur in small, noisy flocks of up to 10...
Josephine's Lorikeet is endemic to the island of New Guinea, where its distribution is concentrated within the western and central mountain ranges. The nominate subspecies, *C. j. josefinae*, is found primarily in the Vogelkop Peninsula of West Papua, Indonesia. A second subspecies, *C. j. cyclop...
Least Concern
- Josephine's Lorikeet possesses a specialized brush-tipped tongue, an evolutionary adaptation for efficiently collecting nectar and pollen from flowers. - It is one of several 'Charmosyna' lorikeets, a genus known for their slender build and long, pointed tails. - The species is named after Jose...