| Collared lory | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Psittaciformes |
| Family: | Psittaculidae |
| Genus: | Vini |
| Species: | V. solitaria
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| Binomial name | |
| Vini solitaria (Suckow, 1800)
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The collared lory (Vini solitaria) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to the islands of Fiji. It is the only Fijian rainforest bird to adapt to urban landscapes and can be found in urban Suva. Measuring 20 cm (7.9 in), it has bright red underparts and face with a purple crown and greenish upperparts. Males and females are similar in plumage, although the latter have a paler crown.
- ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Phigys solitarius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22684624A93037817. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22684624A93037817.en. Retrieved 15 September 2024.