ENEndangered
Scarlet-breasted Lorikeet
Trichoglossus forsteni
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in PSITTACIDAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Scarlet-breasted Lorikeet classified as Endangered?
Scarlet-breasted Lorikeet is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Scarlet-breasted Lorikeet live?
Scarlet-breasted Lorikeet occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Scarlet-breasted Lorikeet?
The main threats to Scarlet-breasted Lorikeet are 11.4, 5.1, 5.3, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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