Parrots (Psittacidae)
Collared Lory (Phigys solitarius) - HBW 4, p. 353
French: Lori des Fidji
German: Einsiedlerlori
Spanish: Lori Solitario
Other common names: Collared Lorikeet, Solitary Lory/Lorikeet
Taxonomy: Psittacus solitarius Suckow, 1800, Fiji Islands.
Genus is osteologically very similar to Vini and may not merit recognition. Monotypic.
Distribution: Fiji, occurring on the larger islands and on Makogai in Lomaiviti group.
- Least Concern Enlarge map
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A close-up of a bird feeding on nectar, visiting several flowers in a tree. Locality Vuna Farm, Taveuni, Fiji
Josep del Hoyo 24 August 2012 28 weeks ago 41 sec 4.6 -
Several birds feeding on palm-fruit in rain. Locality Taveuni, Fiji (Monotypic species)
Tom Tarrant 14 June 2008 4 years ago 1 min 20 sec 4.4 -
A bird eating seeds Locality Nandi, Vanua Levu, Fiji (Monotypic species)
Bill Wayman 31 August 2004 5 years ago 47 sec 4.3 -
An adult eating a worm Locality Vogelpark Walsrode, Walsrode, Lower Saxony, Germany (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 11 August 2006 5 years ago 29 sec 4.3 -
A bird feeding and shaking the plumage while moving in a tree, seen from below. Locality Vuna Farm, Taveuni, Fiji (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 24 August 2012 28 weeks ago 47 sec 4 -
An individual perched in a tree, changing perch and flying off. Locality Vuna Farm, Taveuni, Fiji (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 24 August 2012 28 weeks ago 34 sec 4
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A close-up of a bird preening.
Locality San Diego Zoo, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA (United States) (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 19 June 2012 33 weeks ago 3.5 -
Adult bird.
Locality Vogelpark Walsrode, Walsrode, Lower Saxony, Germany
Tomasz Doroń 3 June 2012 41 weeks ago 3.4 -
A bird perched on a branch, seen from below.
Locality Vuna Farm, Taveuni, Fiji (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 24 August 2012 28 weeks ago 3.3 -
A male bird sitting on a feeder eating fruits and nuts in an aviary.
Locality San Diego Zoo, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA (United States)
Lebanese26 30 July 2008 4 years ago 3.3 -
A bird perched in a tree.
Locality San Diego Zoo, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA (United States) (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 19 June 2012 33 weeks ago 3 -
pair
Locality Vogelpark Walsrode, Walsrode, Lower Saxony, Germany (Monotypic species)
iggino 4 years ago 3
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Calls by several birds. Locality Kula Eco Park, Korotogo, Viti Levu, Fiji
(Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 23 August 2012 28 weeks ago 4 -
Calls by several birds. Locality Naibili Forest, Taveuni, Fiji
(Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 24 August 2012 28 weeks ago 4 -
Calls by several birds. Locality San Diego Zoo, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA (United States)
(Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 19 June 2012 34 weeks ago 4 -
Calls by several birds. Locality Vuna Farm, Taveuni, Fiji
(Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 24 August 2012 28 weeks ago 3
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