Striated lorikeet

Striated lorikeet

Lori strié, Lori estriado

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SPECIES
Charmosyna multistriata

The striated lorikeet, lori strié, or lori estriado (Synorhacma multistriata ) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae native to New Guinea. It is the only species placed in the genus Synorhacma. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Distribution

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The species is native to mountain forests of the central mountain ranges in West Papua (province), Indonesia and central Papua New Guinea (particularly the Ok Tedi River region). It is believed to be possibly nomadic.

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Population

Conservation

The striated lorikeet's habitat is greatly threatened by deforestation to make way for farms and mines (especially copper and gold), and is also believed to be under pressure from recent severe weather events.

References

1. Striated lorikeet Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Striated_lorikeet
2. Striated lorikeet on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22684675/93041133

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