Black-capped Lory
Lorius lory
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lorius-lory"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-capped Lory (Lorius lory) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (periquitos del viejo mundo), within the order Psittaciformes (loros). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.6 cm and a weight of 188 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 32,6 cm | 12.8 in |
| Peso | 188,0 g | 6.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 24 days. Fledging: 60 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Psittaciformes (Loros) |
| Familia | Psittaculidae (Periquitos del Viejo Mundo) |
| Genus | Lorius |
| Especies | 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