Trichoglossus cyanogenius
The Black-winged Lory (Trichoglossus cyanogenius) is a stunning and captivating parrot endemic to the Biak and Numfor Islands off the northern coast of Papua, Indonesia. This medium-sized lory measures approximately 25-26 cm (10 inches) in length and weighs between 100-120 grams. Its most striking feature is a deep purplish-blue head, contrasting sharply with an otherwise vibrant green body. The common name derives from its distinctively dark, almost blackish-brown wings, which can sometimes ...
Primarily found in lowland primary and secondary forests, forest edges, and occasionally coconut plantations, typically from sea level up to 400 meters elevation.
Specializes in a diet of nectar, pollen, and flowers, supplemented by soft fruits and occasionally small insects, all extracted using its unique brush-tipped tongue.
Black-winged Lories are highly social birds, often observed in pairs or small family groups, though larger flocks may congregate at abundant flowering or fruiting trees. They are diurnal, spending their days actively foraging and engaging in rapid, direct flights characterized by swift wingbeats....
The Black-winged Lory (Trichoglossus cyanogenius) boasts an incredibly restricted geographic distribution, being strictly endemic to the Biak and Numfor Islands, located just north of Papua Province, Indonesia. This species is a resident throughout its small island range, showing no migratory pat...
Vulnerable
- The Black-winged Lory is endemic to just two small Indonesian islands, Biak and Numfor, making it a true island specialist. - Its scientific name, *Trichoglossus cyanogenius*, translates to "hair-tongued with blue cheeks," referring to its specialized feeding apparatus and striking head colorat...