White-naped Lory
Lorius albidinucha
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The white-naped lory is a monotypic species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae.
The white-naped lory (Lorius albidinucha) is a monotypic species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae.
Description
The white-naped lory is 26 cm (10 in) long. It is mostly red with black on top of head and white on back of neck. It has green wings, and a narrow yellow transverse line on each side of body below neck. It has dark-grey legs. It has an orange-red beak, dark-grey eyerings, and orange-yellow pupils.
Distribution and habitat
It is endemic to central and southern New Ireland in Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. The species is only rarely documented, with a specific ornithological expedition to the Hans Meyer Range obtaining the first audio recordings in 2026.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Genus
- Lorius
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
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Care guide
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6 illustrations of Lorius albidinucha (White-naped Lory) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by Тимофей никиш (CC BY-SA 4.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lorius albidinucha (White-naped Lory) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Lorius albidinucha, commonly known as the White-naped Lory, in the «Near threatened» category. «Near threatened» means it is not threatened yet, but is close to becoming so.
- What family does Lorius albidinucha (White-naped Lory) belong to?
- Lorius albidinucha (White-naped Lory) belongs to the family Psittacidae, in the order Psittaciformes.
- What colour is Lorius albidinucha (White-naped Lory)?
- The plumage of Lorius albidinucha (White-naped Lory) combines these colours: Red and Black.
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