Red Lory
Eos bornea
Red Lory (Eos bornea) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
The Red Lory (Eos bornea) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 156 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Eos
- Species bornea
Quick facts
- Weight
- 156 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
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Near Threatened
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Red 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 Red Lory is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Red Lory (Eos bornea) is a species of bird in the Psittaculidae family, part of the order Psittaciformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU c Moluccas.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 156 g, with a wing length of about 16.7 cm and a tail of around 12.5 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 29,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Red Lory?
The Red Lory is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 156 g.
Where does the Red Lory live?
The Red Lory is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU c Moluccas, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Red Lory belong to?
The Red Lory (Eos bornea) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Red Lory eat?
The Red Lory is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Red Lory migrate?
The Red Lory is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Red Lory endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Red Lory's range?
The Red Lory has a mapped global range of about 29,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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