Blue-streaked Lories
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Distribution / Status in the Wild:
Tanimbar Islands, Indonesia img 
CITES I - Highly Endangered Species
Description:
Another mainly red lory with striking bright blue streaks on the mantle and hind neck. There is some blue on the sides of the face as well. Black is found in the wings and tail.
These highly endangered lories are doing well in captivity and make excellent, quiet pets. Handfed youngsters cannot get enough of people. They make very lovable companions. Many speak well. . (Description by Dick Schroeder - Owner of Cuttlebone Plus & Expert Breeder / Keeper of Lories).
- Average Price: $375 - $450
Taxonomy:
Family: Loriidae Genus: Scientific: Eos ... English: Red Lory ... Dutch: Rode lori ... German: Rotloris ... French: Lori rouge Species: Scientific: Eos reticulata ... English: Blue-streaked Lory ... Dutch: Blauwgestreepte Lori ... German: Blaustrichellori ... French: Lori strié bleu
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