Violet-necked Lory
Eos squamata
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Least Concern
Wingspan
30.5 cm
Weight
91.0 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Violet-necked Lory (Eos squamata) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (old world parakeets), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.5 cm and a weight of 91 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.5 cm | 12.0 in |
| Weight | 91.0 g | 3.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 27 days. Fledging: 80 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Eos |
| Species | Eos squamata |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | عوس حرشفي |
| French | Lori écaillé |
| Indonesian | nuri kalung-ungu |
| Japanese | コムラサキインコ |
| Russian | Чешуйчатый красный лори |
| Turkish | Mor yakalı lori |
Distribution
Violet-necked Lory has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Violet-necked Lory endangered?
The Violet-necked Lory has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Violet-necked Lory nest?
Incubation: 27 days. Fledging: 80 days.
How big is the Violet-necked Lory?
The Violet-necked Lory has a wingspan of 30.5 cm, weight of 91.0 g.
What order and family does the Violet-necked Lory belong to?
The Violet-necked Lory (Eos squamata) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.
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