The Emerald Lorikeet (Neopsittacus pullicauda), also known as Orange-billed Lorikeet, is found in the subtropical or tropical mountains of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea to Sepik Region.
Emerald Lorikeets as Pets or in Aviculture:
Due to their endangered status, any suitable specimen that cannot be released back into their natural habitat (native range) should preferably be placed into a well-managed breeding program to ensure the continued survival of this species.
Taxonomy:
Family: Loriidae … Genus: Scientific: Neopsittacus … English: Gua Lorikeets … Dutch: Goealori … German: Gualoris … French: Loriquet de Gua
Species: Scientific: Neopsittacus pullicauda pullicauda … English: Emerald Lorikeet … Dutch: Smaragdlori, Smaragdgualori … German: Harterts Gualori, Smaragdgualori … French: Loriquet vert Emeraude
Sub-Species / Races Including Nominate: alpinus, socialis, pullicauda
Sub-species:
Huon Emerald Lorikeets:
Family: Loriidae … Genus: Scientific: Neopsittacus … English: Gua Lorikeets … Dutch: Goealori … German: Gualoris … French: Loriquet de Gua.
Species: Scientific: Neopsittacus pullicauda sociales … English: Huon Emerald Lorikeet … Dutch: Huon Smaragdgualori … German: Huon Smaragdgualori … French: Loriquet montagne de Mayr … CITES II – Endangered Species
Distribution: Herzog Mountains and Mountains on Huon Peninsula
Orange-breasted Emerald Lorikeets:
Family: Loriidae … Genus: Scientific: Neopsittacus … English: Gua Lorikeets … Dutch: Goealori … German: Gualoris … French: Loriquet de Gua
Species: Scientific: Neopsittacus pullicauda alpinus … English: Orange-breasted Emerald Lorikeet … Dutch: Oranjeborst Smaragdgualori … German: Orangebrüstiger Smaragdgualori … French: Loriquet de Victoria alpine … CITES II – Endangered Species
Distribution: Snow Mountains, Fly River
