About this species
The pygmy lorikeet (Charminetta wilhelminae) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Charminetta. It is found in the highlands of New Guinea; its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The world population of pygmy lorikeets is thought to be less than 50,000 individuals, but stable. They live at altitudes of 1000–2200m.
Where it occurs
Mountains of New Guinea (Bird's Head Peninsula to Owen Stanley Range).
Why names can differ
Wikipedia currently lists this bird as Charmosyna wilhelminae; the name shown here follows AviList v2025b.
Conservation record
AviList v2025b records this species as least concern. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.
