lory

n.

a bird-name. The word is Malay. (See`Encyclopaedia Britannica,' vol. xv.) It is often spelt Lowrie in Australia. The species in Australia are – – Crimson-winged Lory – – Aprosmictus coccineopterus, Gould.

♣ King L. – – A. scapulatus, Bechst.

♣ Red-winged Lory – – A. erythropterus, Gmel.

1848. Gould's `Birds of Australia,' vol. v.:

« Aprosmictus scapulatus, king lory; erythropturus, red-winged lory.»