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Cardinal Lory

Cardinal Lory

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The Cardinal Lory is an unmistakable, entirely bright red parrot native to the Solomon Islands. Its striking monochromatic plumage makes it easily identifiable.
Where to spot
Forests, coconut plantations, and disturbed areas of the Solomon Islands.
How to spot
Look for bright red birds flying rapidly overhead or perched high in trees. Their loud, screeching calls are a definitive sign of their presence.
When to spot
Year-round, active during daylight hours.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chalcopsitta cardinalis (AM LB6813-6).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chalcopsitta cardinalis (AM LB6814-7).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chalcopsitta cardinalis (AM LB6816-6).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chalcopsitta cardinalis (AM LB6816-7).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chalcopsitta cardinalis -Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay, USA -upper body-8a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chalcopsitta cardinalis -Cincinnati Zoo, Ohio, USA -head-8a (1).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chalcopsitta cardinalis -pet-6a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chalcopsitta cardinalis -pet-6b.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chalcopsitta cardinalis -upper body-8a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This lory's brilliant red color is a result of unique pigments and can appear almost glowing in certain light conditions, making it truly stand out.
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