Lories and Lorikeet
Chattering Lory
Chattering Lory
The Chattering Lory (*Lorius garrulus *) occurs most commonly in montane forest. It is a canopy species, typically nesting in holes of very tall trees. This spectacular red parrot with forest-green wings is undergoing a rapid population decline as a result of habitat loss and trade exploitation.
Habitat
North Maluku, Indonesia
Primary Diet
Pollen, nectar, flowers, fruits, insects
Life span - wild
25 years
Life span - captivity
28 to 32 years
Conservation status
Vulnerable
