Brown Lory
Chalcopsitta duivenbodei
The Brown Lory (Chalcopsitta duivenbodei) is a legendary old world parrot found in 2 countries, weighing about 218 g. The brown lory, also called Duyvenbode's lory, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae native to northern New Guinea.
About the Brown Lory
The brown lory, also called Duyvenbode's lory, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae native to northern New Guinea.
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How to identify it
The brown lory has a black beak, yellow-streaked face, white tail and mostly dark brown plumage.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: March, June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in August. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Brown Lory?
- The brown lory has a black beak, yellow-streaked face, white tail and mostly dark brown plumage.
- How big is a Brown Lory?
- The Brown Lory is a medium sized bird weighing about 218 g.
- Where can you see a Brown Lory?
- The Brown Lory occurs in 2 countries, including Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
- What birds look similar to a Brown Lory?
- The Brown Lory is most easily confused with the Black Lory and the Cardinal Lory.
- Is the Brown Lory endangered?
- The Brown Lory is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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