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Purple-naped Lory
Lorius domicella (Linnaeus, 1758)
28 cmLength182 gWeight
The purple-naped lory (Lorius domicella) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The purple-naped lory (Lorius domicella) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is forest-dwelling endemic to the islands of Seram, Ambon, and perhaps also Haruku and Saparua, South Maluku, Indonesia. It is considered endangered, the main threat being from trapping for the cage-bird trade.
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Questions
How big is the Purple-naped Lory?
The Purple-naped Lory is about 28 cm long and weighs around 182 g.
Where does the Purple-naped Lory live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: montane Seram (east-central Moluccas).
Is the Purple-naped Lory endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Purple-naped Lory as Endangered.
What does the Purple-naped Lory eat?
Main food: Nectar.
What family is the Purple-naped Lory in?
It belongs to the family Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 28 cm
- Weight
- 182 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Nectar
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Endangered
More measurements
- Wing
- 162 mm
- Tail
- 96 mm
- Bill
- 32 mm
- Tarsus
- 23 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: montane Seram (east-central Moluccas)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Parrot Psittaciformes
- Family
- Old World Parrots Psittaculidae
- Genus
- Lorius
Other birds in the genus Lorius
White-naped LoryLorius albidinucha
Yellow-bibbed LoryLorius chlorocercus
Chattering LoryLorius garrulus
Purple-bellied LoryLorius hypoinochrous
Black-capped LoryLorius lory
Pesquet's ParrotPsittrichas fulgidus
Greater Vasa ParrotCoracopsis vasa
Seychelles Black ParrotCoracopsis barklyi
Comoro Black ParrotCoracopsis sibilans
Lesser Vasa ParrotCoracopsis nigra
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