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Red Lory  (Eos bornea)

Also Known As: Moluccan Red Lory, Moluccan Lory, Buru Lory (E.b. cyanonothus)
 
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Red Lory perched

Credit: © Robert | http://www.pbase.com/robert/exotic_birds
 
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Did You Know?
Since 1981, when this species was listed on CITES Appendix II, 99,834 individuals have been recorded in international trade, though none since 2000.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Over 1,000,000

Range:
E.b. bornea: Ambon, Saparua, and Haruku, S Moluccas.
E.b. rothschildi: Seram, S Moluccas.
E.b. cyanonothus: Buru, S Moluccas.
E.b. bernsteini: Kai Islands.


Habitat:
Found up to 1250m (4100 ft) in plantations near villages, secondary growth, mangroves and humid primary forest.

Threat Summary:
Commonly traded in international bird trade.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Feeds on nectar, flowers and insects.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Are noisy and conspicuous; found in large gatherings. High-flying groups will sometimes travel across the ocean between islands. Population fluctuations are linked to the availability of flowering trees. Some nocturnal (night) activities seen.

Clutch and Egg Size:
2 rounded eggs, 30.0 x 24.5mm (1.2 x 0.9 in).

Breeding Season:
Probably August, with young seen in December.

Links to Other Project(s):
http://indonesian-parrot-project.org/index.html

http://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/ZO97034.htm


More Info Sites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Lory