(Eos bornea)

There are four subspecies of the Red Lory:
Eos bornea bornea - the nominate subspecies, Red Lory
Eos bornea rothschildi, Rothschild's Red Lory
Eos bornea bernsteini, Bernstein's Red Lory
Eos bornea cyanonothus, Buru Red Lory
The Red Lory is sometimes referred to as the Mollucan Lory.

Lories are popular companion birds and are quite easily bred. They are entertaining birds, with many unique behaviors. Some have been known to wrap up in a wash cloth for sleeping. At times, they will sleep on their back, with feet straight in the air. Very intelligent and trainable, they can be taught tricks and can be trained to eliminate in a certain area, on cue. Playful by nature, lories appreciate many toys, including ropes, bells, balls, and swings with variety being the key. They can, however, become quite possessive of their toys, and are capable of delivering a painful bite if their territory and possessions are not respected.

In the wild, lories feed on nectar, pollen, fruits, and the occasional insect. All lories have a tongue that is specially adapted with a brush-like tip composed of elongated papillae. This feature enables the birds to collect pollen from flowers and compress it into a form suitable for swallowing. They play a major role in the pollinating of trees and flowering plants in their native Indonesia coastal and mountain forests.

On average, a Red Lory will cost $250-$300.