Trichoglossus borneus
Meet the red lory: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.
Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.
The red lory (Trichoglossus borneus) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is the second-most commonly kept lory in captivity, after the rainbow lorikeet.
Wikipedia currently lists this bird as Eos bornea; the name shown here follows AviList v2025b.
AviList v2025b records this species as least concern. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.
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.
Image: Robert Howie from Perth, Australia. Original file and full credit · CC BY-SA 2.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.
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