Lorius albidinucha
The White-naped Lory, *Lorius albidinucha*, is a strikingly vibrant and endemic parrot species confined to the Bismarck Archipelago. Averaging 26-28 cm (10-11 inches) in length and weighing approximately 150-180 grams, its body is predominantly a vivid crimson red. A distinguishing feature is its glossy black cap, covering the forehead, crown, and hindneck, sharply contrasted by a broad, immaculate white band across the nape, which gives the species its evocative name. Its wings and tail are ...
This lory primarily inhabits lowland and hill primary and secondary forests, often found along forest edges. It can be observed from sea level up to elevations of approximately 1,500 meters.
Its diet primarily consists of nectar and pollen from various forest flowers, supplemented with soft fruits such as berries and figs, and occasionally small insects. Foraging is specialized, utilizing a brush-tipped tongue to efficiently lap up liquid sustenance.
The White-naped Lory is a diurnal species, spending its active hours foraging high in the forest canopy. It typically moves in pairs or small family groups, occasionally forming larger aggregations at abundant flowering or fruiting trees, and roosts communally in dense foliage at night. Foraging ...
The White-naped Lory is strictly endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago, a group of islands located north of mainland Papua New Guinea. Its primary distribution is confined to New Ireland, the second-largest island in the archipelago, where it is found across much of the island's forested interior. ...
Least Concern
- The White-naped Lory is entirely endemic to New Ireland and tiny adjacent islands within the Bismarck Archipelago, making it a true island specialist. - Its scientific name, *Lorius albidinucha*, directly translates to "white nape," perfectly describing its most distinctive field mark. - Like a...