Taxonomy
This species was formerly placed in the genus '' Charmosyna''. It was moved to the resurrected genus '' Hypocharmosyna'' based on aDescription
The red-fronted lorikeet is around in length and weighs . They are sexually dimorphic and exhibit a large difference in appearance between sexes. The males of ''rubronotata'' possess red forecrowns with red bills and orange eyes. They have purple or blue ear coverts which are streaked with a paler blue along with red underwing coverts. They have a yellow-tipped green tail, with the base of side tail feathers being red. The females have green forecrowns with green ear coverts which are streaked with green or yellow. They also have green underwing coverts and red markings on the upper tail coverts. The males of ''kordoana'' tend to have larger but paler forecrown along with ear coverts that more bluish than purple. The females look the same as ''rubronotata''. Juveniles look the same as adult females, but juvenile males additionally have red underwing coverts and dark and unstreaked ear covert, a yellow underwing band. They have brown beaks with pale brown eyes. They make soft, harsh sounds whole in flight. They have also been observed making sharp ''kss'' notes.Distribution and habitat
The red-fronted lorikeet inhabits northern New Guinea and the island of Biak. It is found in humid forest, forest edges and coconut plantations, and is also occasionally observed in trees and shrubs in open country up to an elevation of above sea level.Behaviour and ecology
These parakeets have been observed in small flocks of up to 10 birds flying above the forest. They will feed with other species of lorikeet while feeding on flowers in the canopy.Breeding
The breeding season is in July-August. Eggs are laid in clutches of 2. The eggs are in size. The eggs have an incubation period of 23 days, and chicks are fledged by the age of 7 weeks.Food and feeding
The lorikeets feed on pollen, nectar, flowers and seeds.Relationship with humans
The parrots are uncommon pets.Conservation
The species is listed as least concern and seems to have a stable population. Listed as Cites II species on Cites Checklist.References