About this species
The red-chinned lorikeet (Vini rubrigularis) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is native to New Britain, New Ireland, New Hannover and Karkar Island in Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Where it occurs
New Ireland, New Britain, and Karkar Island (eastern Bismarck Archipelago).
Why names can differ
Wikipedia currently lists this bird as Charmosyna rubrigularis; 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.
