Lories and Lorikeets: Overview (Naming, Range and Description)
Status / Distribution:
The Yellow-bibbed Lory (Lorius chlorocercus aka Domicella chlorocercus) is endangered in its native habitat of eastern Solomon Islands
Lories as Pets or in Aviculture:
Due to their endangered status, any suitable specimen that cannot be released back into their natural habitat (native range) should preferably be placed into a well-managed breeding program to ensure the continued survival of this species.
Other Relevant Web Resources
- Photos of the Different Lory Species for Identification … Listing of Species
- Distribution Maps of Lories and Lorikeets
Taxonomy
Family: Loriidae … Genus: Scientific: Lorius … English: Greater Noble Parrot … Dutch: Breedstaartlori … German: Breitschwanzloris … French: Lorius
Species: Scientific: Lorius chlorocercus aka Domicella chlorocercus … English: Yellow-bibbed Lory … Dutch: Geelsnavellori, Groenstaartlori … German: Grünschwanzlori … French: Lori à lines jaunes
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