Fairy Lorikeet
Photo: John Gerrard Keulemans · Public domain

Old World Parrots

Fairy Lorikeet

Charmosynopsis pulchella

LCLeast Concern
Family
Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
Order
Psittaciformes

Overview

The fairy lorikeet (Charmosynopsis pulchella) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. Other common names include the little red lorikeet and the little red lory. Found in New Guinea, its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Its colouration is mainly red with some yellow on the throat and green on the wings.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.