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29-MAY-2004 Copyright © 2004 Robert

Black-capped Lory

Jurong Birdpark, Singapore

Scientific name: Lorius lory (Linnaeus, 1758). CITES status: CITES II - ENDANGERED.

This lory's habitiat is lowland New Guinea and offshore islands in undisturbed rain forest and swamp forest. There are 7 races, including L. l. lory from
northwestern New Guinea and nearby islands, and L.l. somu, from southern New Guinea.

In all lories the tongue is specially adapted with a brush-like tip composed of elongated papillae which enable the birds to collect pollen and press it
into a form suitable for swallowing. They also collect nectar with their tongues. The lory beak, especially the upper mandible, is much narrower and has
a more pointed tip than beaks seen in other parrot families. They are strong fliers since they often need to fly over open water to forage, roost, or nest.

Books: Parrots: A Guide to Parrots of the World

For backyard feeders: try Birds-Out-Back.

Canon EOS 10D ,Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/125s f/7.1 at 200.0mm iso400 with flash
full exif


other sizes: small medium original auto
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keith @ WorldBirds03-Jun-2008 14:49
Hi
Great photos, thank you for sharing and allowing there use. I have used this one athttp://worldbirds.awardspace.com/indonesia.htm
If you would prefer a link to another website please e-mail me. keithmurdock_2@msn.com