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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittaculidae

Red-and-blue Lory

Trichoglossus histrio

Meet the red-and-blue lory: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Red-and-blue Lory — Trichoglossus histrio
Red-and-blue Lory
SPECIES NOTES

A closer look.

Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.

About this species

The red-and-blue lory (Trichoglossus histrio) is a small, strikingly-colored parrot endemic to Indonesia. The species inhabits a single island, Karakelong, in the Indonesian archipelago, although it was formerly found on the Sangihe Islands and other parts of the Talaud Islands.

Why names can differ

Wikipedia currently lists this bird as Eos histrio; the name shown here follows AviList v2025b.

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as endangered. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.

Sources & image credit

Names, family, range and conservation record: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Species summary: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Length, weight and longevity when listed: World Parrot Trust species account.

Image: Eos_histrio_talautensis.JPG : Drägüs derivative work: Snowmanradio ( talk ). Original file and full credit · Public domain. Display size and encoding adjusted.