Red-flanked or Pleasing Lorikeets
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The Red-flanked Lorikeet aka Pleasing Lorikeet occurs naturally in Pandjang, Ceram, Amboina and Ambelau, Southern Moluccas, Kai and Aru Islands, Southern New Guinea, East Gulf district, Eastern Highlands, Pap.
It is considered an endangered species (CITES II) in its natural habitat.
Lories in Captivity:
Lories are popular companion birds due to their intelligence, entertaining personality and stunning beauty. They are also quite easily bred, so there are readily available. Their expected lifespan is 28+ years. They reach maturity at 8 mos or later. Males and females look alike and breeders depend on DNA or endoscopic sexing to determine sex.
They are affectionate, curious, extroverted and clowny and exhibit some unique behaviors. Some like to wrap themselves up in a blanket for sleeping. At times, they can even be seen sleeping on their backs. They are capable of aggressive behavior if their territory and possessions are not respected. They are demanding in care requirements (especially diet preparations) and require a lot of attention. Daily baths or showers should be part of their grooming regimen.
They are trainable and, with a little patience and know-how, can be trained to eliminate in a certain area on cue. This webpage will provide you with instructions.
Their voice ranges from loud, piercing whistles and metallic "pings" to soft, high-pitched warbles and chattering.
Taxonomy:
Family: Loriidae 
Genus: Scientific: Charmosyna ... English: Honey Lorikeets ... Dutch: Honingpapegaaien ... German: Zierloris ... French: Loriquet de miele Species: Scientific: Charmosyna placentis placentis aka Hypocharmosyna placentis placentis ... English: Red-flanked Lorikeet, Pleasing Lorikeet ... Dutch: Prachtlori, Blauwstuitlori ... German: Schönlori ... French: Loriquet à flances rouge Sub-Species: intensior, placentis, ornata, subplacens, pallidor
Sub-species:
Solomon Island Red-flanked Lorikeets: Family: Loriidae Genus: Scientific: Charmosyna ... English: Honey Lorikeet ... Dutch: Honingpapegaaien ... German: Zierloris ... French: Loriquet de miele Species: Scientific: Charmosyna placentis pallidior aka Hypocharmosyna placentis pallidior... English: Solomon Island Red-flanked Lorikeet ... Dutch: Solomon Blauwstuitlori ... German: Solomonen Schönlori ... French: Loriquet aux flances clairet CITES II - Endangered Species Distribution: Woodlark Island, East New Guinea, Bismarck Archipelago, Solomon Island
Halmahera Red-flanked Lorikeets: Family: Loriidae Genus: Scientific: Charmosyna ... English: Honey Lorikeets ... Dutch: Honingpapegaaien ... German: Zierloris ... French: Loriquet de miele Species: Scientific: Charmosyna placentis intensior aka Hypocharmosyna placentis intensior ... English: Halmahera Red-flanked Lorikeet ... Dutch: Halmahera Blauwstuitlori ... German: Halmahera Schönlori ... French: Loriquet aux croupons violet CITES II - Endangered Species Distribution: North Mollucas, Gebe Western Papua Islands, West Irian
Mayr's Red-flanked Lorikeets: Family: Loriidae Genus: Scientific: Charmosyna ... English: Honey Lorikeets ... Dutch: Honingpapegaaien ... German: Zierloris ... French: Loriquet de miele Species: Scientific: Charmosyna placentis ornata aka Hypocharmosyna placentis ornata... English: Mayr's Red-flanked Lorikeet ... Dutch: Mayrs Blauwstuitlori ... German: Blaubürzeliger Schönlori ... French: Loriquet ornament CITES II - Endangered Species Distribution: Western Papuan Islands, except Gebe. North-western New Guinea
Sclater's Red-flanked Lorikeets: Family: Loriidae Genus: Scientific: Charmosyna ... English: Honey Lorikeet ... Dutch: Honingpapegaaien ... German: Zierloris ... French: Loriquet de miele Species: Scientific: Charmosyna placentis subplacens aka Hypocharmosyna placentis subplacens ... English: Sclater's Red-flanked Lorikeet ... Dutch: Groenstuitlori ... German: Grünbürzel Schönlori ... French: Loriquet de Sclater CITES II - Endangered Species Distribution: Eastern New Guinea, West Irian
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