Yellow-streaked Lory
NameYellow-streaked Lory
Common NameYellow-streaked Lory
Scientific NameChalcopsitta scintillata
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)31.5
Weight (g)210
Plumage DetailsThis lory has a bright red crown and nape, with a blackish face and ear-coverts. The rest of the upperparts and wings are green, with prominent yellow streaking on the mantle, back, and underparts, particularly on the breast and belly. The underwing-coverts are red, and it has a dark bill and legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, screeching, and chattering calls, often given in flight or while foraging in the canopy.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southern New Guinea and the Aru Islands.
Identifying FeaturesRed crown, Black face, Green body with yellow streaking, Dark bill
Description
The Yellow-streaked Lory is a vibrant parrot species characterized by its striking red crown and black face, contrasting with a predominantly green body. These active, arboreal birds are typically found in the canopy of lowland forests, feeding on nectar and fruit.
