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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 Lory

Chalcopsitta atra

A medium-sized Indonesian parrot characterized by its striking, seemingly all-black plumage that reveals iridescent purple and blue hues under direct light.

What it sounds like

Harsh, repetitive high-pitched screeches and piercing squawks, particularly vocal during flight.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Philippe Verbelen · IndonesiaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Despite its name, the underside of its tail features hidden yellow and red markings.
It possesses a specialized brush-tipped tongue used to extract nectar and pollen from flowers.
There are three recognized subspecies, with varying amounts of red or blue markings on the face and wings.
It is a highly social bird, typically found in noisy groups of up to 20 individuals.
Its skin and beak are entirely black, matching its somber plumage.

Habitat

Coastal forests, mangroves, eucalyptus woodlands, and forest edges.

Range

Endemic to West Papua, Indonesia, including the Bird's Head Peninsula and nearby islands like Misool.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Brown LoryChalcopsitta duivenbodei Cardinal LoryChalcopsitta cardinalis Dusky LoryChalcopsitta fuscata Yellow-streaked LoryChalcopsitta scintillata

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