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Collared Lory
Vini solitaria (Suckow, 1800)
20 cmLength
The collared lory (Vini solitaria) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae.
Busiest months: August–September · Most records: Fiji
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: August–September · Most records: Fiji
Collared Lory has been recorded at 13 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Colo-I-Suva Forest ParkFiji160 records
- Colo-i-Suva Rainforest LodgeFiji151 records
- Taveuni – Des Voeux PeakFiji99 records
More places
- Des Veoux Peak – Mount ManukaFiji81 records
- Savura Creek – WaterButt to ReservoirFiji63 records
- Kadavu Island - Papageno ResortFiji57 records
- Nakobelevu – Waterbutt to PylonFiji41 records
- Vunisea – Road NorthFiji36 records
- Denarau IslandFiji14 records
- Garden of the Sleeping GiantFiji14 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The collared lory (Vini solitaria) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to the islands of Fiji. It is the only Fijian rainforest bird to adapt to urban landscapes and can be found in urban Suva.
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Questions
How big is the Collared Lory?
The Collared Lory is about 20 cm long.
Where does the Collared Lory live?
Its breeding range: Pacific Ocean: Fiji (except southern Lau Arch; southwestern Polynesia). It is most often recorded in Fiji.
When is the best time to see the Collared Lory?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in August and September (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Collared Lory endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Collared Lory as Least Concern.
What family is the Collared Lory in?
It belongs to the family Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 20 cm
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Range
Pacific Ocean: Fiji (except southern Lau Arch; southwestern Polynesia)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Parrot Psittaciformes
- Family
- Old World Parrots Psittaculidae
- Genus
- Vini
Other birds in the genus Vini
Meek's LorikeetVini meeki
Red-chinned LorikeetVini rubrigularis
Palm LorikeetVini palmarum
Red-throated LorikeetVini amabilis
Blue-crowned LorikeetVini australis
Ultramarine LorikeetVini ultramarina
Stephen's LorikeetVini stepheni
Kuhl's LorikeetVini kuhlii
Blue LorikeetVini peruviana
Pesquet's ParrotPsittrichas fulgidus
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