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Our Breeds/ Lories, Lorikeets and Loriculus

Black Capped Lory

About Black Capped Lory

Black Capped Lory (Lorius lory) is a colourful, stocky and a relatively robust lory. There are seven subspecies of this bird. These birds have a smart and energetic disposition and often show a clownish behaviour, which makes them a much loved pet the world over.

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Habitat

New Guinea and adjacent smaller islands

Primary Diet

Pollen, nectar, flowers, fruits, insects

Life span - wild

15 to 18 years

Life span - captivity

20 to 25 years

Conservation status

Least concern

Pet potential

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