Collared Lory
Vini solitaria
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Fiji
- Family
- Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The collared lory (Vini solitaria) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to the islands of Fiji. It is the only Fijian rainforest bird to adapt to urban landscapes and can be found in urban Suva. Measuring 20 cm (7.9 in), it has bright red underparts and face with a purple crown and greenish upperparts.
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Range and habitat
Coastal lowland forest of Fiji.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Collared 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.
