Black-capped Lory
Lorius lory
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The Black-capped Lory is a brilliantly colored, medium-sized parrot endemic to New Guinea and surrounding islands, with vivid red plumage, blue belly and wings, a black cap, and yellow wing patches. It inhabits lowland and foothill forests, forest edges, and coconut plantations. It feeds primarily on nectar, pollen, and soft fruits, and is highly social and noisy.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.6 cm | 12.8 in |
| Weight | 188.0 g | 6.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 24 days. Fledging: 60 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Lorius |
| Species | Lorius lory |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 黑頂吸蜜鸚鵡 |
| French | Lori tricolore |
| German | Frauenlori |
| Indonesian | kasturi kepala-hitam |
| Japanese | オトメズグロインコ |
| Portuguese | lóris-bailarino |
| Russian | Дамский широкохвостый лори |
| Turkish | Karabaş lori |
Distribution
Black-capped Lory has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Psittaculidae family