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Chattering Lory
Lorius garrulus
Chattering Lory (Lorius garrulus) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
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The Chattering Lory (Lorius garrulus) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 143 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Lorius
- Species garrulus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 143 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Chattering 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 Chattering Lory is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Chattering Lory (Lorius garrulus) belongs to the Psittaculidae family of the order Psittaciformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU n Moluccas.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 143 g, with a wing length of about 16.8 cm and a tail of around 10.3 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 25,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Chattering Lory?
The Chattering Lory is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 143 g.
Where does the Chattering Lory live?
The Chattering Lory is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU n Moluccas, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Chattering Lory belong to?
The Chattering Lory (Lorius garrulus) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Chattering Lory eat?
The Chattering Lory is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Chattering Lory migrate?
The Chattering Lory is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Chattering Lory endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Chattering Lory's range?
The Chattering Lory has a mapped global range of about 25,000 km².
Conservation
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