White-naped Lory

The White-naped Lory, or Lori Nuquiblanco is a monotypic species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea.

The White-naped Lory is classified as Near Threatened (NT), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.

The White-naped Lory, or Lori Nuquiblanco (Lorius albidinucha) is a monotypic species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss. 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. More

The White-naped Lory averages 10 inches (26 cm) in length and 5.3 to 5.7 ounces (152 -164 g) in weight. The adult plumage is generally red. They have a black forehead and lores (the regions between the eyes and bill on the side of a bird's head) to occiput. There is a visible white patch on the back of the neck and a thin yellow stripe on each side of neck. The wings are green and there is a yellow underwing band. More

Did You Know?The White-naped Lory is not in danger from tree harvesting at present so long as logging operations do not extend above the 500m (1640 ft) mark in montane forests. Species Profile Genus: Lorius Species: albidinucha Size: Adult Weight: 26cm (10 in) 152-164g (5.3-5. More