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Birdsong field guide

Brown Lory

Chalcopsitta duivenbodei

A distinctive, dark-toned parrot of Northern New Guinea, characterized by its olive-brown plumage accented with brilliant yellow highlights.

What it sounds like

Harsh, rasping screeches and high-pitched, metallic chattering emitted frequently during flight.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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

Field notes

It is the only member of the Chalcopsitta genus that lacks primary red or blue coloration, favoring deep brown instead.
The bird possesses a specialized brush-tipped tongue specifically adapted for extracting nectar and pollen from tropical flowers.
Striking yellow feathers are concentrated on the face, thighs, and leading edges of the wings, creating a high-contrast appearance.
It is often observed in small, nomadic groups of 6 to 10 individuals that frequent the forest canopy.
The species is named after Maarten Dirk van Renesse van Duivenbode, a 19th-century Dutch trader and bird collector.

Habitat

Lowland rainforests, swamp forests, and tall secondary growth below 200 meters.

Range

Northern coast of New Guinea, spanning from Geelvink Bay in Indonesia to Astrolabe Bay in Papua New Guinea.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Black LoryChalcopsitta atra Cardinal LoryChalcopsitta cardinalis Dusky LoryChalcopsitta fuscata Yellow-streaked LoryChalcopsitta scintillata

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