9-6-2023 MANDAI BIRD PARADISE, SINGAPORE - BLACK CAPPED LORY (Lorius lory)

The black-capped lory (Lorius 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 (31 cm (12 in)). 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 (area between wings on the back). It remains overall widespread and common, but the subspecies cyanuchen is relatively rare, with fewer than 5,000 individuals remaining.

 

3-1-2016 HONG KONG - BLACK CAPPED LORY (Lorius lory)

The black-capped lory (Lorius 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 (31 cm (12 in)). 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 (area between wings on the back). It remains overall widespread and common, but the subspecies cyanuchen is relatively rare, with fewer than 5,000 individuals remaining.

Their 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. It is usually found in pairs and occasionally in groups of 10 or more. Their diet includes pollen, nectar, flowers, fruit and insects.

3-1-2016 HONG KONG - BLACK CAPPED LORY (Lorius lory)

The black-capped lory (Lorius 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 (31 cm (12 in)). 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 (area between wings on the back). It remains overall widespread and common, but the subspecies cyanuchen is relatively rare, with fewer than 5,000 individuals remaining.

Their 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. It is usually found in pairs and occasionally in groups of 10 or more. Their diet includes pollen, nectar, flowers, fruit and insects.

28-11-2016 JURONG, SINGAPORE - BLACK CAPPED LORY (Lorius lory)

The black-capped lory (Lorius 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 (31 cm (12 in)). 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 (area between wings on the back). It remains overall widespread and common, but the subspecies cyanuchen is relatively rare, with fewer than 5,000 individuals remaining.

Their 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. It is usually found in pairs and occasionally in groups of 10 or more. Their diet includes pollen, nectar, flowers, fruit and insects.

3-1-2016 HONG KONG - BLACK CAPPED LORY (Lorius lory)

The black-capped lory (Lorius 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 (31 cm (12 in)). 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 (area between wings on the back). It remains overall widespread and common, but the subspecies cyanuchen is relatively rare, with fewer than 5,000 individuals remaining.

The Black-capped Lory, also known as the Western Black-capped Lory or the Tricolored Lory, is a vibrant parrot native to New Guinea and its surrounding islands. This species is a robust lory, measuring approximately 31 cm (12 inches) in length. It boasts a striking plumage with green wings, a red head, and body around the wing, complemented by a distinctive black cap. Its cere is grey-black, and it has yellow underwings, with blue legs and belly adding to its colorful appearance. Most subspecies also feature a blue nape and mantle, the area between the wings on the back.

When identifying the Black-capped Lory, look for the characteristic black cap and the combination of red, blue, and green in its plumage. The yellow underwings and blue legs are also key features. Subspecies vary in the extent of blue and red distribution, with some having more extensive blue mantles and napes, while others may have red mantles or different shades of blue.

The Black-capped Lory is found in primary forests and forest edges, predominantly in lowland areas up to 1,000 meters, and occasionally up to 1,750 meters. It does not inhabit monsoon forests or coconut plantations.

This species is widespread and common throughout New Guinea and adjacent smaller islands. However, the subspecies cyanuchen from Biak island is relatively rare.

Black-capped Lories are typically observed in pairs or small groups, sometimes forming gatherings of more than ten individuals. They are not commonly seen in large flocks.

The diet of the Black-capped Lory consists of pollen, nectar, flowers, fruit, and insects. They are known to visit various flowering and fruiting trees to feed.

The Black-capped Lory is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. While it remains overall widespread and common, the subspecies cyanuchen is relatively rare, with fewer than 5,000 individuals remaining, warranting particular attention for conservation efforts.

3-1-2016 HONG KONG - BLACK CAPPED LORY (Lorius lory)

The black-capped lory (Lorius 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 (31 cm (12 in)). 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 (area between wings on the back). It remains overall widespread and common, but the subspecies cyanuchen is relatively rare, with fewer than 5,000 individuals remaining.

Their 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. It is usually found in pairs and occasionally in groups of 10 or more. Their diet includes pollen, nectar, flowers, fruit and insects.

This parrot lives in Papua – New Guinea and the neighboring archipelagos. It is found in forests and their fringes, as well as in wooded wetlands.

Stays in small groups or in pairs. It sits on flowering trees and shrubs, where it looks for food. Foraging birds are quiet and try to be invisible. However, they can be screaming and learn to imitate sounds easily.

It feeds on insects at all stages of development, fruit, flowers, pollen and nectar.

Females do not differ from males in appearance. These birds nest in hollows; females lay two eggs and incubates them for about 24 days.

The tongue of the blue-bellied lady is specially adapted to the collection of nectar – on the tip of the tongue there are brushes characteristic for loris, which help to collect the liquid food.

3-1-2016 HONG KONG - BLACK CAPPED LORY (Lorius lory)

The black-capped lory (Lorius 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 (31 cm (12 in)). 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 (area between wings on the back). It remains overall widespread and common, but the subspecies cyanuchen is relatively rare, with fewer than 5,000 individuals remaining.