PLUM-FRONTED LORIKEET
Oreopsittacus arfaki

» Also called the Whiskered Lorikeet, Plum-faced Lorikeet. and Arfak Alpine Lorikeets
» The only bird in this monotypic genus with two subspecies in addition to the nominate species.
» About 6" in length
» Endemic to the highlands of New Guinea
» Considered to be stable in its range
» Rare and expensive in aviculture since they are shy and stress easily..

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