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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittaculidae

Blue-fronted Lorikeet

Charmosynopsis toxopei

Meet the blue-fronted lorikeet: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Blue-fronted Lorikeet — Charmosynopsis toxopei
Blue-fronted Lorikeet
SPECIES NOTES

A closer look.

Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.

About this species

The blue-fronted lorikeet (Charmosynopsis toxopei) also known as the Buru lorikeet, is a parrot endemic to the Indonesian island of Buru.

Where it occurs

Buru (southern Moluccas).

Why names can differ

Wikipedia currently lists this bird as Charmosyna toxopei; the name shown here follows AviList v2025b.

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as data deficient. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.

Sources & image credit

Names, family, range and conservation record: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Species summary: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Image: James Eaton. Original file and full credit · CC0. Display size and encoding adjusted.