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Yellow-bibbed Lory
Lorius chlorocercus Gould, 1856
28 cmLength174 gWeight
The yellow-bibbed lory (Lorius chlorocercus) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae.
Busiest months: April · Most records: Solomon Islands
Where and when it's recorded
Yellow-bibbed Lory has been recorded at 4 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Queen Elizabeth National Park – Mt. AustinSolomon Islands104 records
- Makira West near AnutaSolomon Islands7 records
- Rennell IslandSolomon Islands4 records
More places
- Tirotonga Village AreaSolomon Islands2 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 yellow-bibbed lory (Lorius chlorocercus) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to the southern Solomon Islands.
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Questions
How big is the Yellow-bibbed Lory?
The Yellow-bibbed Lory is about 28 cm long and weighs around 174 g.
Where does the Yellow-bibbed Lory live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: Guadalcanal to Makira and satellites, and Rennell (northern to southeastern Solomon Islands except New Georgia group). It is most often recorded in Solomon Islands.
When is the best time to see the Yellow-bibbed Lory?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in April (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Yellow-bibbed Lory endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Yellow-bibbed Lory as Least Concern.
What does the Yellow-bibbed Lory eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Yellow-bibbed Lory in?
It belongs to the family Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 28 cm
- Weight
- 174 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 158 mm
- Tail
- 90 mm
- Bill
- 28 mm
- Tarsus
- 21 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: Guadalcanal to Makira and satellites, and Rennell (northern to southeastern Solomon Islands except New Georgia group)
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
Purple-naped LoryLorius domicella
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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