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Blue-eared Lory
Eos semilarvata
Blue-eared Lory (Eos semilarvata) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
The Blue-eared Lory (Eos semilarvata) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 94.5 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Eos
- Species semilarvata
Quick facts
- Weight
- 94.5 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Vulnerable
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Blue-eared 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 Blue-eared Lory is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Blue-eared Lory (Eos semilarvata) is a species of bird in the Psittaculidae family, part of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU montane Seram (ec Moluccas).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 94.5 g, with a wing length of about 13.8 cm and a tail of around 9.9 cm.
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 410 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Blue-eared Lory?
The Blue-eared Lory is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 94.5 g.
Where does the Blue-eared Lory live?
The Blue-eared Lory is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU montane Seram (ec Moluccas), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Blue-eared Lory belong to?
The Blue-eared Lory (Eos semilarvata) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Blue-eared Lory eat?
The Blue-eared Lory is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Blue-eared Lory migrate?
The Blue-eared Lory is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Blue-eared Lory endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
How large is the Blue-eared Lory's range?
The Blue-eared Lory has a mapped global range of about 410 km².
Conservation
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