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Violet-necked Lory
Eos squamata
Violet-necked Lory (Eos squamata) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
The Violet-necked Lory (Eos squamata) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 91 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 squamata
Where it lives
Northern Moluccas and small islets of Raja Ampat Is. (northwest of New Guinea)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 91 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
Near Threatened
Least Concern
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Violet-necked Lory is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Violet-necked Lory is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Violet-necked Lory (Eos squamata) is a member of the Psittaculidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU n Moluccas and small islets of Raja Ampat Is. (nw of New Guinea).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 91 g, with a wing length of about 15.2 cm and a tail of around 10.5 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 32,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Violet-necked Lory?
The Violet-necked Lory is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 91 g.
Where does the Violet-necked Lory live?
The Violet-necked Lory is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU n Moluccas and small islets of Raja Ampat Is. (nw of New Guinea), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Violet-necked Lory belong to?
The Violet-necked Lory (Eos squamata) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Violet-necked Lory eat?
The Violet-necked Lory is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Violet-necked Lory migrate?
The Violet-necked Lory is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Violet-necked 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 Violet-necked Lory's range?
The Violet-necked Lory has a mapped global range of about 32,000 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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