Our Breeds/ Lories, Lorikeets and Loriculus
Our Breeds/ Lories, Lorikeets and Loriculus

Cardinal Lory

About Cardinal Lory

The Cardinal Lory (Pseudeos cardinalis) has a unique, exotic and beautiful plumage. These parrots thrive in humid forests, mangroves, coconut plantations, and coastal woodlands, where they feed and nest in tree canopies. They are known to travel between many of the tiny islands that surround their habitat.

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Habitat

Mangrove & lowland forests of Solomon Islands, Bougainville Islands & Bismarck Archipelago

Primary Diet

Nectar, seeds, flowers, fruits, insects

Life span - wild

< 20 years

Life span - captivity

25 to 35 years

Conservation status

Least concern

Pet potential

Images

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