About the Black Lory
The black lory, is a medium-sized, blackish parrot with black bill, dark grey feet and long rounded tail. It has yellow and red under-tail. The sexes are similar. It is native to West Papua in Indonesia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Chalcopsitta atra |
| Species Codes | blalor1, BLLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Lory belong to?
The Black Lory (Chalcopsitta atra) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Black Lory?
The black lory, is a medium-sized, blackish parrot with black bill, dark grey feet and long rounded tail. It has yellow and red under-tail. The sexes are similar. It is native to West Papua in Indonesia....
Where can I report a Black Lory sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Lory on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blalor1, or on iNaturalist.
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