Charmosyna papou
Charmosyna papou
Overview
The West Papuan lorikeet (Charmosyna papou) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is currently a monotypic species, with former subspecies reclassified as Stella's lorikeet.
Habitat
This bird is found in New Guinea, where it inhabits subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Did you know?
The generic name Charmosyna is derived from the Greek word kharmosunos, meaning joyful.