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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

Yellow-bibbed Lory

Lorius chlorocercus

A vibrant, medium-sized parrot endemic to the Solomon Islands, distinguished by its brilliant red plumage and a crescent-shaped yellow band across its upper chest.

What it sounds like

A loud, varied repertoire of high-pitched whistles, nasal squeaks, and harsh metallic screeches.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Frank Lambert · Solomon IslandsCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It possesses a specialized brush-tipped tongue designed for extracting nectar and pollen from tropical flowers.
The species is sexually monomorphic, with both males and females displaying identical black caps and green wings.
Unlike many other lories, it has a distinctive white or pale-grey patch of bare skin around the eyes.
It is highly social and is most frequently observed in pairs or small, noisy flocks moving through the canopy.
The yellow 'bib' for which it is named is a unique field mark among members of the genus Lorius.

Habitat

Subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, montane forests, and occasionally coconut plantations.

Range

Eastern Solomon Islands, including Guadalcanal, Malaita, and Makira.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Black-capped LoryLorius lory Chattering LoryLorius garrulus Purple-bellied LoryLorius hypoinochrous Purple-naped LoryLorius domicella Purple-naped LoryLorius domicella White-naped LoryLorius albidinucha

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