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Phigys solitarius
The adult collared lory is about 8 inches in length and has a bright red breast, throat, and cheeks. The crown of the head is a dark blue-purple color and its wings, back, tail, and nape of the neck are lime green. The lower part of the abdomen is the same blue-purple color as the crown. The feet are a pink-orange color and the beak is yellow-orange.
The collared lory is endemic to the islands of Fiji. It can be found in tropical or subtropical forests. It eats fruit, seeds, blossoms, and nectar
Spotted on Jul 1, 2015
Submitted on Mar 15, 2016
3 Comments
Thank you so much triggsturner! I certainly enjoyed capturing the beautiful birds of Fiji when I vacationed there last summer.
Stunning parrot. Thanks for sharing this.
Wonderful !