About the Collared Lory
The collared lory 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. Measuring 20 cm (7.9 in), it has bright red underparts and face with a purple crown and greenish upperparts. Males and females are similar in plumage, although the latter have a paler crown.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Vini solitaria |
| Species Codes | collor1, COLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Collared Lory belong to?
The Collared Lory (Vini solitaria) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Collared Lory?
The collared lory 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. Measuring 20 cm (7.9 in), it has bright red underparts and face with a purple crown and green...
Where can I report a Collared Lory sighting?
You can log sightings of Collared Lory on eBird (ebird.org) using species code collor1, or on iNaturalist.
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