Purple-naped Lory
Lorius domicella
Purple-naped Lory (Lorius domicella) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
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The Purple-naped Lory (Lorius domicella) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 182 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Lorius
- Species domicella
Quick facts
- Weight
- 182 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
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Vulnerable
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Purple-naped Lory is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Purple-naped Lory is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Purple-naped Lory (Lorius domicella) belongs to the Psittaculidae family of the order Psittaciformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU montane Seram (ec Moluccas).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 182 g, with a wing length of about 16.2 cm and a tail of around 9.6 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 6,299 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Purple-naped Lory?
The Purple-naped Lory is a large bird that weighs around 182 g.
Where does the Purple-naped Lory live?
The Purple-naped Lory is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU montane Seram (ec Moluccas), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Purple-naped Lory belong to?
The Purple-naped Lory (Lorius domicella) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Purple-naped Lory eat?
The Purple-naped Lory is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Purple-naped Lory migrate?
The Purple-naped Lory is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Purple-naped Lory endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Purple-naped Lory's range?
The Purple-naped Lory has a mapped global range of about 6,299 km².
Conservation
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