The Red-chinned Lorikeet (Charmosyna rubrigularis rubrigularis) is native to New Britain and New Ireland, where they are considered endangered (CITES II) due to habitat destruction and capturing for the pet trade.
Distribution:
Lories 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: Charmosyna … English: Honey Lorikeets … Dutch: Honingpapegaaien … German: Zierloris … French: Loriquet de miele
Species: Scientific: Charmosyna rubrigularis rubrigularis aka Hypocharmosyna rubrigularis rubrigularis … English: Red-chinned Lorikeet, Red-throated Lorikeet … Dutch: Roodkinlori … German: Rotkehllori, Rotkehlprachtzierlori … French: Loriquet à menton rouge
Sub-Species / Races Including Nominate: rubrigularis, krakari
Sub-species:
Distribution: Karkar Island … CITES II – Endangered Species
Family: Loriidae
Genus: Scientific: Charmosyna … English: Honey Lorikeets … Dutch: Honingpapegaaien … German: Zierloris … French: Loriquet de miele
Species: Scientific: Charmosyna rubrigularis krakari aka Hypocharmosyna rubrigularis krakari … English: Karkar Red-chinned Lorikeet … Dutch: Karkar Roodkinlori … German: Karkar Rotkehllori … French: Loriquet de Karkar
Other Relevant Web Resources
- Photos of the Different Lory Species for Identification … Listing of Species
- Distribution Maps of Lories and Lorikeets
- Lories and Lorikeets in Aviculture
- Feeding and Housing Your Lories and Lorikeets
- Diseases of Lories / Lorikeets and Health Care Program
- Special Challenges of Lories and Lorikeets: Training and Behavioral Guidance
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