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Purple-bellied Lory
Lorius hypoinochrous
Purple-bellied Lory (Lorius hypoinochrous) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
The Purple-bellied Lory (Lorius hypoinochrous) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 187 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 Lorius
- Species hypoinochrous
Where it lives
Southeastern New Guinea and satellites, and eastern Bismarck Arch.
Quick facts
- Weight
- 187 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Purple-bellied 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-bellied Lory is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Purple-bellied Lory (Lorius hypoinochrous) belongs to the Psittaculidae family of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU se New Guinea and satellites, and e Bismarck Arch.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 187 g, with a wing length of about 17.2 cm and a tail of around 9 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 62,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Purple-bellied Lory?
The Purple-bellied Lory is a large bird that weighs around 187 g.
Where does the Purple-bellied Lory live?
The Purple-bellied Lory is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU se New Guinea and satellites, and e Bismarck Arch, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Purple-bellied Lory belong to?
The Purple-bellied Lory (Lorius hypoinochrous) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Purple-bellied Lory eat?
The Purple-bellied Lory is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Purple-bellied Lory migrate?
The Purple-bellied Lory is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Purple-bellied 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.
What sound does the Purple-bellied Lory make?
1 real field recording of the Purple-bellied Lory — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Purple-bellied Lory's range?
The Purple-bellied Lory has a mapped global range of about 62,000 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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Guides for this bird
Meet the Psittaculidae
A field guide to the Psittaculidae family — 202 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.