Yellow-bibbed lory
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SPECIES
Lorius chlorocercus

The yellow-bibbed lory (Lorius chlorocercus ) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to the southern Solomon Islands.

Appearance

The yellow-bibbed lory is 28 cm (11 in) long. It is mostly red with black on top of head and green wings. It has a yellow transverse band on upper chest and a crescent-shaped black patch on each side of neck. It has blue/green thighs and dark-grey legs. It has an orange-red beak, dark-grey eyerings, and orange irises. Under its wings the bird has blue feathers.

Distribution

Geography

Biogeographical realms

The yellow-bibbed lory is endemic to the eastern Solomon Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

Population

References

1. Yellow-bibbed lory Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow-bibbed_lory
2. Yellow-bibbed lory on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22684621/95212022
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/289765

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