Purple-naped Lory
Lorius domicella
ENEndangered Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The purple-naped lory (Lorius domicella) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is forest-dwelling endemic to the islands of Seram, Ambon, and perhaps also Haruku and Saparua, South Maluku, Indonesia. It is considered endangered, the main threat being from trapping for the cage-bird trade.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southern Moluccas (Seram and Ambon).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Purple-naped lory
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
