Blue Lorikeet
NameBlue Lorikeet
Common NameWhite-naped Lory
Scientific NameLorius albidinucha
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)195
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is a deep, dark blue, appearing almost black in some light. It has a distinctive pure white patch on the nape and a white face, extending from the forehead to the throat. The beak is bright orange, and the legs and feet are also orange. The eyes are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of loud, harsh, screeching or squawking calls, often repeated, characteristic of many lory species.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of New Britain, Papua New Guinea, where it inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests.
Identifying Featureswhite nape, white face, dark blue body, orange beak, orange feet
Description
This striking lory is characterized by its predominantly dark blue plumage, contrasted sharply with a bright white face and nape. It possesses a vibrant orange beak and matching orange feet. It is an active arboreal bird, often found foraging in the canopy of tropical forests.
