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Yellow-bibbed Lory  (Lorius chlorocercus)

Also Known As: Green-tailed Lory, Gould's Lory
 
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Yellow-bibbed Lory perched

Credit: © Robert | http://www.pbase.com/robert/exotic_birds
 
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Did You Know?
The Yellow-bibbed Lory has a high capacity for mimicry.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
10,000-50,000

Range: E Solomon Islands, from Savo and Guadalcanal to San Cristobal and Rennell.

Habitat:
Found up to 1000m (3280 ft) in forest canopy and secondary growth. Also found around coconut plantations.

Threat Summary:
No threats at present.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Pollen, nectar, flower and seeds.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Usually seen singly, in pairs or in groups of up to 10 individuals. Fairly tame and approachable. Feeds quietly in canopy.

Clutch and Egg Size:
2 elliptical eggs, 30.0 x 24.0mm (1.2 x 0.9 in).

Breeding Season:
Not recorded

More Info Sites:
http://zipcodezoo.com/Animals/L/Lorius_chlorocercus.asp