About the Purple-naped Lory
The purple-naped lory is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is forest-dwelling endemic to the islands of Seram, Ambon, and perhaps also Haruku and Saparua, South Maluku, Indonesia. It is considered endangered, the main threat being from trapping for the cage-bird trade.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Lorius domicella |
| Species Codes | punlor1, PNLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-naped Lory belong to?
The Purple-naped Lory (Lorius domicella) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Purple-naped Lory?
The purple-naped lory is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is forest-dwelling endemic to the islands of Seram, Ambon, and perhaps also Haruku and Saparua, South Maluku, Indonesia. It is considered endangered, the main threat being from trapping for the cage-bird trade....
Where can I report a Purple-naped Lory sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-naped Lory on eBird (ebird.org) using species code punlor1, or on iNaturalist.
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