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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Black-capped Lory

Lorius lory

A vibrantly colored parrot distinguished by its jet-black crown and specialized brush-tipped tongue for nectar feeding. It is a social and highly active species native to the lowland forests of the New Guinea region.

What it sounds like

A diverse array of loud, liquid whistles and melodic notes punctuated by harsh squawks and screeches.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Iain Woxvold · Papua New GuineaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Possesses a specialized brush-tipped tongue with tiny papillae used to harvest nectar and pollen from flowers.
Unlike many parrots that eat seeds, its diet consists almost entirely of liquid or soft foods like nectar, pollen, and fruit.
Displays a striking plumage contrast featuring a red body, green wings, and a deep blue belly and mantle.
It is a highly social bird, often observed in pairs or small, noisy flocks within the forest canopy.
There are seven recognized subspecies, which vary primarily in the extent of blue and black coloration on their underparts.

Habitat

Primary lowland rainforests, swamp forests, and forest edges.

Range

New Guinea and surrounding islands including the Western Papuan, Misool, and Biak islands.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Chattering LoryLorius garrulus Purple-bellied LoryLorius hypoinochrous Purple-naped LoryLorius domicella Purple-naped LoryLorius domicella White-naped LoryLorius albidinucha Yellow-bibbed LoryLorius chlorocercus

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