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White-naped Lory  (Lorius albidinucha)

 
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The White-naped Lory is not in danger from tree harvesting at present so long as logging operations do not extend above the 500m (1640 ft) mark in montane forests.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
<10,000

Range: Found in New Ireland, Bismarck Archipelago, E Papua New Guinea.

Habitat:
Occurs from 500-2000m (1640-6560 ft).

Threat Summary:
No threat from logging at present, unless operations extend into steep montane forest. Naturally small population not thought to be in decline yet.

IUCN Rating:
Near-threatened

Wild Diet:
Feeds on fruit and flowers of the wild oil palm.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Has been seen mixing with Purple-bellied Lory. Otherwise habits not well known.

Clutch and Egg Size:
Not available

Breeding Season:
Not available

More Info Sites:
http://www.cites.org/eng/resources/species.html

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