Striated lorikeet


The striated lorikeet, lori strié, or lori estriado is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae native to New Guinea. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Distribution and habitat

The species is native to mountain forests of the central mountain ranges in West Papua, Indonesia and central Papua New Guinea. It is believed to be possibly nomadic.

Conservation

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