About the Black-winged Lory
The black-winged lory, also known as the Biak red lory, is a medium-sized, about 30 cm (12 in) long, long-tailed lory. It has a bright red plumage, black shoulder, red iris, an orange red bill and violet ear-patch behind eye. The underwings are red, becoming yellowish with black tips. The sexes are similar.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Trichoglossus cyanogenius |
| Species Codes | blwlor1, BWLO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-winged Lory belong to?
The Black-winged Lory (Trichoglossus cyanogenius) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black-winged Lory?
The Black-winged Lory is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black-winged Lory?
The black-winged lory, also known as the Biak red lory, is a medium-sized, about 30 cm (12 in) long, long-tailed lory. It has a bright red plumage, black shoulder, red iris, an orange red bill and violet ear-patch behind eye. The underwings are red, becoming yellowish with black tips. The sexes are ...
Where can I report a Black-winged Lory sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-winged Lory on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blwlor1, or on iNaturalist.
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