About the Blue-crowned Lorikeet
The blue-crowned lorikeet, also known as the blue-crowned lory, blue-crested lory, Solomon lory or Samoan lory, is a parrot found In the Polynesian Islands of Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, and some other islands off the coast like Niue and Futuna. It is a 19 centimetres (7.5 in) green lorikeet with a red throat, blue crown, and belly patch shading from red at the top to purple at the bottom.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Vini australis |
| Species Codes | blclor2, BCLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-crowned Lorikeet belong to?
The Blue-crowned Lorikeet (Vini australis) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Blue-crowned Lorikeet?
The blue-crowned lorikeet, also known as the blue-crowned lory, blue-crested lory, Solomon lory or Samoan lory, is a parrot found In the Polynesian Islands of Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, and some other islands off the coast like Niue and Futuna. It is a 19 centimetres (7.5 in) green lorikeet with a red thro...
Where can I report a Blue-crowned Lorikeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-crowned Lorikeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blclor2, or on iNaturalist.
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