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Black-capped Lory Lorius lory |
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Black-capped Lory Lorius lory |
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A Black-capped Lory obligingly showing its black cap above as it uses a twig to scratch its neck. The species comes from Papua New Guinea. There are several similar sub-species in different areas/islands with variations in plumage. |
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| A Black-capped Lory showing its brush-tipped tongue for gathering nectar. Possibly the viridicrissalis sub-species in view of the black mantle. | The more usual royal blue mantle. |
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The blue-purple shoulder mantle. Some species have Royal Blue, one has black. Some have an extensive mantle, one has a thinner collar. |
I hate to use a picture with cage mesh but its the only one I have that shows the pretty royal blue underside with gold under-tail. Some sub-species have less blue on the belly and some have blue dungarees with shoulder straps. |
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