Cardinal Lory

Cardinal Lory

Chalcopsitta cardinalis

Least Concern
Wingspan
34.3 cm
Weight
191.5 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 34.3 cm 13.5 in
Weight 191.5 g 6.75 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV.

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Psittaciformes (Parrots)
Family Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets)
Genus Chalcopsitta
Species Chalcopsitta cardinalis

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
French Lori cardinal
German Kardinallori
Japanese ベニインコ
Russian Блестящий лори-кардинал
Turkish Kardinal lorisi

Distribution

Cardinal Lory has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cardinal Lory endangered?
The Cardinal Lory has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Cardinal Lory nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Cardinal Lory?
The Cardinal Lory has a wingspan of 34.3 cm, weight of 191.5 g.
What order and family does the Cardinal Lory belong to?
The Cardinal Lory (Chalcopsitta cardinalis) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.

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