Purple-bellied Lory

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montanes.

The Purple-bellied Lory is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Purple-bellied Lory (Lorius hypoinochrous) is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. More

The Purple-bellied Lory (Lorius hypoinochrous) is endemic to Papua New Guinea - specifically the islands Misima and Tagula, part of the Louisiade Archipelago, as well as Eastern Papuan Island. This lory can typically found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests areas, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests and moist montanes. This lory is endangered in its natural habitat (CITES II). Races including nominate: * Purple-bellied Lory (L.h. More

Did You Know?The Purple-bellied Lory is the only parrot with a bright, white cere (area around nostrils). Species Profile Genus: Lorius Species: hypoinochrous Size: Adult Weight: 26cm (10 in) 200-240g (7-8.4 oz) Races including nominate: three: L.h. hypoinochrous, L.h. rosselianus, L.h. devittatus Colourization Adult: L.h. More