About the Biak Lorikeet
The Biak lorikeet, also known as Rosenberg's lorikeet, is a parrot in the family Psittaculidae. Formerly lumped in with Trichoglossus haematodus, it is endemic to the twin islands of Biak and Superiori in the Papua province of Indonesia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Trichoglossus rosenbergii |
| Species Codes | railor6, BILO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Biak Lorikeet belong to?
The Biak Lorikeet (Trichoglossus rosenbergii) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Biak Lorikeet?
The Biak lorikeet, also known as Rosenberg's lorikeet, is a parrot in the family Psittaculidae. Formerly lumped in with Trichoglossus haematodus, it is endemic to the twin islands of Biak and Superiori in the Papua province of Indonesia....
Where can I report a Biak Lorikeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Biak Lorikeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code railor6, or on iNaturalist.
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