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The sunset lorikeet (''Trichoglossus forsteni''), also known as the scarlet-breasted lorikeet or Forsten's lorikeet, is a species of parrot that is endemic to the Indonesian islands of Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Tanahjampea (between Sulawesi and Flores), and Kalaotoa (between Sulawesi and Flores). It used to be considered a subspecies of the rainbow lorikeet,〔Juniper, T., & M. Parr (1998). ''A Guide to the Parrots of the World.'' Pica Press. ISBN 1-873403-40-2〕 but following a review in 1997,〔Schodde, R. & I. J. Mason (1997). ''Zoological Catalogue of Australia, Volume 37, Part 2: Aves (Columbidae to Coraciidae).'' Australian Biological Resources Study. ISBN 0-643-06037-5〕 it is increasingly treated as a separate species.〔Dickinson, E. C. (editor) (2003). ''The Howard and Moore Complete Checklist of the Birds of the World.'' 3d edition. Christopher Helm. ISBN 0-7136-6536-X〕〔Gill, F., M. Wright, & D. Donsker (2009). ''(IOC World Bird Names ).'' Version 2.1. Accessed 20-06-2009〕 In addition to the nominate subspecies from Sumbawa, it includes the subspecies ''mitchellii'' ("Mitchell's lorikeet") from Bali and Lombok, ''djampeanus'' ("Djampea lorikeet") from the small island Tanahjampea, and ''stresemanni'' ("Stresemann's lorikeet") from the small island Kalaotoa.〔 It is the darkest and arguably most strongly marked member of the rainbow lorikeet group, with a dark bluish head that contrasts strongly with a lime green nape and a deep scarlet (most subspecies) or deep orange (subspecies ''stresemanni'') breast, that again contrasts strongly with the dark bluish belly.〔 It inhabits forest, woodland and plantations at altitudes below 1200 m. on Sumabwa, but up to 2150 m. on Lombok.〔Coates, B. J., & K. D. Bishop (1997). ''A Guide to the Birds of Wallacea.'' Dove Publications Pty. Ltd. ISBN 0-9590257-3-1〕 Its small range combined with extensive habitat destruction and capture for the parrot trade gives cause for serious concerns. It remains fairly common on Sumbawa, but is scarce or rare elsewhere.〔〔 ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sunset lorikeet」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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