Black-capped Lory
Lorius lory
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae
About
The black-capped lory also known as western black-capped lory or the tricolored lory, is a parrot found in New Guinea and adjacent smaller islands. It is a colourful and relatively robust lory. There are seven subspecies, all with green wings, red heads and body around the wing, a black cap, grey-black cere, yellow underwings, and blue legs and belly. Most also have a blue nape and mantle. It remains overall widespread and common, but the subspecies cyanuchen is relatively rare, with fewer than 5,000 individuals remaining.
Fun Fact
The black-capped lory inhabits the primary forest and forest edges in most lowland areas up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) (sporadically to 1,750 m (5,740 ft)), but not monsoon forest or coconut plantations.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Diet includes pollen, nectar, flowers, fruit and insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance