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Purple-naped Lory

Purple-naped Lory

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The Purple-naped Lory is a striking and relatively large parrot endemic to Seram and nearby islands in Indonesia. It features a predominantly red body with black wings and a distinctive purple patch on its nape.
Where to spot
Forests and coconut plantations on Seram, Ambon, and other small islands in the Moluccas, Indonesia.
How to spot
Look for bright red birds in flowering trees or flying rapidly. Their loud, screeching calls are a good indicator of their presence.
When to spot
Year-round, active from dawn to dusk.
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File:Lorius domicella -Artis Zoo -Netherlands-8a.jpg
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File:Lorius domicella -Banda Islands -Indonesia -upper body-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lorius domicella -Jurong Bird Park -upper body-8a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lorius domicella qtl1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Purple-naped lory (Lorius domicella) at Birdworld 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Purple-naped lory (Lorius domicella) at Birdworld 02.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Purple-naped lory (Lorius domicella) at Birdworld 03.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Purple-naped lory (Lorius domicella) at Birdworld 04.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This lory has a brush-tipped tongue specifically adapted for feeding on nectar, pollen, and soft fruits, which constitute its main diet.
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