Lories and Lorikeet
Stella's Lorikeet
Stella's Lorikeet
The Stella’s Lorikeet (Charmosyna papou) is also known as the Papuan Lorikeet. It occurs in a red phase and a melanistic phase, the melanistic phase is frequently found at higher altitudes and is more sensitive to overheating in warm weather.
Habitat
New Guinea
Primary Diet
Pollen, nectar, fruits, insects
Life span - wild
7 to 10 years
Life span - captivity
15 years
Conservation status
Least concern
