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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittaculidae

Pohnpei Lorikeet

Trichoglossus rubiginosus

Meet the pohnpei lorikeet: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Pohnpei Lorikeet — Trichoglossus rubiginosus
Pohnpei 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 Pohnpei lorikeet (Trichoglossus rubiginosus), known as serehd in Pohnpeian, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to the island of Pohnpei and the nearby Ant Atoll in Micronesia. Historically the species also occurred on Namoluk Atoll near Chuuk, and the species may once have had a wider distribution throughout Micronesia than it does today.

Where it occurs

Lowlands of Pohnpei (eastern Caroline Islands).

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as near threatened. 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. Length, weight and longevity when listed: World Parrot Trust species account.

Image: Peter. Original file and full credit · CC BY-SA 2.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.