Fun Black-capped Lory Facts For Kids
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Are you in search of an interesting bird? Then look no further, the black-capped lory is a species of parrots that can actually learn how to talk with the right training.
They have a playful nature and can get noisy at times. Lories and lorikeets are related to parrots as they are a species of parrot and are part of the Psittacidae family.
Their tail is mostly red and their plumage is tricolored with red, blue, and green.
That is why they are also called the tricolored lory. The black-capped lory subspecies includes the Lorius lory jobiensis and the Lorius lory viridicrissalis to name a couple.
This lory, like most parrots, can be trained to be talkers as you already know, but they also have a playful and affectionate personality. They can be seen perched up in trees in groups of 10 or more and only leave the group when they have to take care of their young.
To know more about some interesting birds check out our blue jay facts and Amazon parrot facts.
Black-Capped Lory Interesting Facts
What type of animal is a black-capped lory?
The black-capped lory (Lorius lory) is a species of bird.
What class of animal does a black-capped lory belong to?
The black-capped lory (Lorius lory) belongs to the Aves, or bird, class of animals.
How many black-capped lories are there in the world?
There is no exact estimate on how many Lorius lory (black-capped lories) there are in the world, but their population is declining due to the destruction of their habitat.
Where does a black-capped lory live?
The Lorius lory (black-capped lory) lives in forests and wetlands (inland) and are native to Papua New Guinea, the Western Papuan island of Misool, and other smaller nearby islands.
What is a black-capped lory's habitat?
The Lorius lory (black-capped lory) lives in forests and wetlands (inland) and are native to Papua New Guinea, the Western Papuan island of Misool, and other smaller nearby islands.
These species of birds live in forests and wetlands. They are also kept as pets and are bred in captivity.
Who do black-capped lories live with?
These birds live in groups of 10 or more birds, but they separate into pairs when they have to feed and take care of their young.
How long does a black-capped lory live?
Black-capped lories have a lifespan of 20-25 years in captivity if their health is properly taken care of. Adequate data has not been provided about the lory's lifespan in the wild.
How do they reproduce?
In captivity, the black-capped lories are put together in a cage where they mate and produce eggs. A typical nest for these species of lories is a wooden box that is covered with wood shavings or nontoxic, decomposed sawdust.
Mating in captivity is done by a professional bird breeder as the pair can get aggressive towards each other. A typical clutch will have two to three eggs and the incubation period is 26 days. The young become independent after two weeks from hatching.
In the wild, the breeding season of these species of parrots is from May to July. They tend to make their nests in the tree's cavity. No further information has been provided about this parrot.
What is their conservation status?
The black-capped lory bird falls in the Least Concern category of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Their population is declining due to the destruction of their habitats.
Black-Capped Lory Fun Facts
What do black-capped lories look like?
The black-capped lory has a medium-sized stocky built body. It has medium-sized green wings. When the bird is in flight you can see that its wings are also blue.
Their upper mantle is blackish with a dark blue tinge and their belly is purplish with a blue nape. They have a blackish marking on their neck.
Their plumage is mostly blue, black, and green and that is the reason they are known as the tricolored lory. They have a small rounded tail that is red, blue, and brown. The male and female species of these lories have the same coloration and not much has been mentioned about the young.
How cute are they?
Just like Cape parrots, these species of lories are on the higher side of our cuteness quotient. This parrot is playful, affectionate, and likes to play with toys when they are kept as pets which adds to their cuteness.
How do they communicate?
These species of lories or parrots can be very noisy. They have a shrill whistle and when in flight they make a 'wheee-whuh' sounding whistle when they are in the wild. In captivity, they tend to make noises to try and interact with their owner.
How big is a black-capped lory?
Compared to other lories such as dusky lory, which is 9.5 inches (24 cm), the black-capped lory is a bit larger, measuring between 11.4-13 in (29-33 cm).
How fast can a black-capped lory fly?
These species of parrots are relatively sedentary in nature and are not known for their flight speeds. They have been, however, recorded to have the most flight activity during dusk and dawn.
How much does a black-capped lory weigh?
A black-capped lory weighs about 5.7-9.1 oz (163-260 g).
What are the male and female names of the species?
A male black-capped lory is called a cock and a female black-capped lory is called a hen.
What would you call a baby black-capped lory?
Baby black-capped lories are called chicks.
What do they eat?
The diet of these birds consists of fruits, flowers, nectar, and small insects in the wild.
Are they poisonous?
No, these parrots are not poisonous at all.
Would they make a good pet?
Parrots are species of birds that are often kept as pets. These parrots are pleasant pets to have and can live alone or in pairs.
When kept in pairs owners need to keep an eye on whether they are getting aggressive towards each other.
The diet of this parrot in captivity is pretty much the same (fresh fruits, nectar). These parrots maintain a balanced noise level and with the right training can be talkers as well.
They also have their own parrot toys that you can buy for them as they love to play. As a pet, this species of parrot can survive up to 25 years, but you must take care of your pet properly.
It is quite rare to hear that these species of birds have attacked their owners.
It is important to buy the right pet food for your pet as pet food mimics the food that they would actually eat in their natural environment and prevents them from having iron retention disease. You can give them fresh and natural food, but it is discouraged as it can be bad for their health.
Did you know...
The average price of a parrot can be between $500-$700.
There are 53 different species of lorikeets.
What is the difference between a lory and a lorikeet?
The biggest difference between a lory and a lorikeet is the shape of their tail. A lory has a short, round tail whereas a lorikeet has a long tail. Both the lory and the lorikeet are related to the parrot what makes them unique is the dense plumage that helps them survive in the cold and brush-tipped tongues.
Are black-capped lories endangered?
No these species of birds are not endangered and are part of the Least Concern category of the IUCN Red List for Threatened species.
Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly animal facts for everyone to discover! For more relatable content, check out these Hawaiian honeycreeper facts and Alexandrine parakeet facts for kids.
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