About the Purple-bellied Lory
The purple-bellied lory is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea. It is found in south-east New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, the d'Entrecasteaux Islands, the Louisiade Archipelago, the Trobriand Islands and Woodlark Island.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Lorius hypoinochrous |
| Species Codes | publor1, PBLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-bellied Lory belong to?
The Purple-bellied Lory (Lorius hypoinochrous) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Purple-bellied Lory?
The purple-bellied lory is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea. It is found in south-east New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, the d'Entrecasteaux Islands, the Louisiade Archipelago, the Trobriand Islands and Woodlark Island....
Where can I report a Purple-bellied Lory sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-bellied Lory on eBird (ebird.org) using species code publor1, or on iNaturalist.
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