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File:Black lory (Chalcopsitta atra), Gembira Loka Zoo, Yogyakarta 2015-03-15 01.jpg

Black Lory

Black Lory

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The Black Lory is a large, predominantly black parrot with a long tail, found in parts of New Guinea. It often has subtle red markings on its face and thighs, which are more prominent in some subspecies.
Where to spot
Lowland and hill forests of western and northwestern New Guinea.
How to spot
Look for large, dark parrots flying rapidly with a deep wingbeat. Their loud, piercing calls are a strong indication of their presence.
When to spot
Year-round, active from dawn to dusk.
File:Black lory (Chalcopsitta atra), Gembira Loka Zoo, Yogyakarta 2015-03-15 01.jpg
File:Black lory (Chalcopsitta atra), Gembira Loka Zoo, Yogyakarta 2015-03-15 02.jpg
File:Black lory (Chalcopsitta atra), Gembira Loka Zoo, Yogyakarta 2015-03-15 03.jpg
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File:Chalcopsitta atra -Taman Safari, Cisarua, Indonesia -head-8a.jpg
File:Chalcopsitta atra -perching on branch-8a.jpg
File:Chalcopsitta atra -two perching-8a-1c.jpg
File:Chalcopsitta atra -two perching-8a.jpg
File:Black lory (Chalcopsitta atra), Gembira Loka Zoo, Yogyakarta 2015-03-15 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black lory (Chalcopsitta atra), Gembira Loka Zoo, Yogyakarta 2015-03-15 02.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black lory (Chalcopsitta atra), Gembira Loka Zoo, Yogyakarta 2015-03-15 03.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chalcopsitta atra -Palmitos Park-8a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chalcopsitta atra -Taman Safari, Cisarua, Indonesia -head-8a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chalcopsitta atra -perching on branch-8a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chalcopsitta atra -two perching-8a-1c.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chalcopsitta atra -two perching-8a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Despite its name, the black plumage of this lory often has a beautiful iridescent sheen, especially in good light, revealing hidden colors.
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