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Collared Lorikeet  (Phigys solitarus)

Also Known As: Collared Lory, Solitary Lory, Ruffed Lory, Fijan Lory, Kula (Fiji)
 
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Collared Lorikeet

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Did You Know?
Red feathers from the Collared Lorikeet have been used by Samoans and Tongans to decoratively edge woven mats.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
10,000-100,000

Range: Found on the larger islands of Fiji Group, including northern Lau Archipelago.

Habitat:
Found up to 1200m (3936 ft). Occurs mainly in lowlands in humid forest, forest edge, plantations and second growth. May also be found in areas with flowering trees such as gardens.

Threat Summary:
Trapped for red feathers.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Utilizes a variety of flowers including coconut palm and drala (Erythrina indica), also fruit including mango.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Are conspicuous and noisy. Found in pairs or small groups of five to fifteen individuals, but have been seen in flocks of up to 50.

Clutch and Egg Size:
1 or 2 broadly elliptical eggs, 26.0 x 22.0mm (1 x 0.8 in)

Breeding Season:
From August onward.

More Info Sites:
http://birdcare.com.au/collared_lory.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collared_Lory