Violet-necked Lory
A species of Red-and-blue Lories Scientific name : Eos squamata Genus : Red-and-blue Lories
Violet-necked Lory, A species of Red-and-blue Lories
Botanical name: Eos squamata
Genus: Red-and-blue Lories
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Description General Info
Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The violet-necked lory is 27 cm (11 in) long. It bears a strong resemblance to the female eclectus parrot except it has an orange-yellow beak. It is mostly red and blue with a blue abdomen. its extent of blue neck collar depends on subspecies. It has red and black in wings and a purple-red tail. 
Size
27 cm
Life Expectancy
16 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Violet-necked Lory mainly feed on nectar, particularly from Erythrina flowers, and consume fruits like unripe figs and the flowering sago palm Metroxylon. They exhibit specific foraging behaviors tailored to these foods, with particular preferences for certain plant species.
Habitat
The habitat of violet-necked Lory primarily includes lowland forests and areas on the edge of forests, as well as mangrove ecosystems. This species is also frequently found in disturbed forests and secondary growth with scrub-like vegetation near agricultural areas. Additionally, violet-necked Lory is known to inhabit coconut plantations and occasionally ventures into primary forests in more elevated terrain.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Red-and-blue Lories Species
Violet-necked Lory 
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