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White-naped Lory
Lorius albidinucha
White-naped Lory (Lorius albidinucha) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
The White-naped Lory (Lorius albidinucha) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 132 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 Lorius
- Species albidinucha
Where it lives
Montane central, southern New Ireland (northeastern Bismarck Arch.)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 132 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The White-naped 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 White-naped Lory is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The White-naped Lory (Lorius albidinucha) belongs to the Psittaculidae family of the order Psittaciformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU montane c, s New Ireland (ne Bismarck Arch.).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 132 g, with a wing length of about 15.9 cm and a tail of around 9.2 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.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 2,256 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the White-naped Lory?
The White-naped Lory is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 132 g.
Where does the White-naped Lory live?
The White-naped Lory is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU montane c, s New Ireland (ne Bismarck Arch.), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the White-naped Lory belong to?
The White-naped Lory (Lorius albidinucha) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the White-naped Lory eat?
The White-naped Lory is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the White-naped Lory migrate?
The White-naped Lory is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the White-naped 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 White-naped Lory's range?
The White-naped Lory has a mapped global range of about 2,256 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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