About the Cardinal Lory
The cardinal lory is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. The cardinal lory lives mainly in the mangrove and the lowland forests of the Solomon Islands, Bougainville Island and easternmost islands of the Bismarck Archipelago. It was previously placed in the genus Pseudeos.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Chalcopsitta cardinalis |
| Species Codes | carlor1, CALO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cardinal Lory belong to?
The Cardinal Lory (Chalcopsitta cardinalis) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Cardinal Lory?
The cardinal lory is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. The cardinal lory lives mainly in the mangrove and the lowland forests of the Solomon Islands, Bougainville Island and easternmost islands of the Bismarck Archipelago. It was previously placed in the genus Pseudeos....
Where can I report a Cardinal Lory sighting?
You can log sightings of Cardinal Lory on eBird (ebird.org) using species code carlor1, or on iNaturalist.
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