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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.
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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
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