Did you know?
Loris have a long, narrow tongue, the tip of which is densely covered with papillae. When a lori puts its tongue into a flower, these papillae stick up, allowing the nectar to be absorbed − similar to the function of a sponge.
Characteristics
| Classification | Order: parrots; family: Psittacidae |
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| Diet | Nectar and pollen, but also seeds and fruits, on rare occasions also insects |
| Habitat | Endemic to some islands of the Moluccas where it mainly inhabits montane rainforests. Also found in settlements. |
| Reproduction | 2 eggs that are incubated for 24 days |
Status according to Red List
More information you will get on the web page of the IUCN Red List.
