Blue-crowned Hanging-parrot vs Black-capped Lory
Loriculus galgulus compared with Lorius lory
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Blue-crowned Hanging-parrot | Black-capped Lory |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Loriculus galgulus | Lorius lory |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.9 cm (6.3 in) | 32.6 cm (12.8 in) |
| Weight | 28.5 g (1.01 oz) | 188.0 g (6.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Blue-crowned Hanging-parrot only
Black-capped Lory only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Blue-crowned Hanging-parrot
Least Concern
Black-capped Lory
About These Birds
Black-capped Lory
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.