About the Chattering Lory
The chattering lory is a forest-dwelling parrot endemic to North Maluku, Indonesia. It is considered vulnerable, the main threat being from trapping for the cage-bird trade.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Lorius garrulus |
| Species Codes | chalor1, CHLO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chattering Lory belong to?
The Chattering Lory (Lorius garrulus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Chattering Lory?
The Chattering Lory is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Chattering Lory?
The chattering lory is a forest-dwelling parrot endemic to North Maluku, Indonesia. It is considered vulnerable, the main threat being from trapping for the cage-bird trade....
Where can I report a Chattering Lory sighting?
You can log sightings of Chattering Lory on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chalor1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Psittaciformes
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Quick Stats
Psittaciformes
Order
201
Species in Family
79
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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