Chalcopsitta scintillata
The Yellow-streaked Lory (*Chalcopsitta scintillata*) is a stunning medium-sized parrot, typically reaching about 31 cm (12 inches) in length, renowned for its vibrant plumage. Its body is predominantly green, strikingly adorned with bright yellow streaks across its breast and underparts, a key identification mark. The head features a prominent red forehead, lores, and crown, often extending to the nape, complemented by red cheeks and ear-coverts, all contrasting with a blackish bill. Taxonom...
Primarily inhabits lowland forests, including primary and secondary growth, forest edges, plantations, and savannah woodlands, typically below 800 meters (2,600 feet) elevation.
Primarily feeds on nectar and pollen from various flowering plants, supplemented with soft fruits, berries, and occasionally insects and their larvae, collected with a brush-tipped tongue.
The Yellow-streaked Lory is diurnal, active during daylight hours, and typically roosts communally in the tree canopy. They are agile and acrobatic foragers, moving quickly through the foliage in small to large flocks, frequently observed feeding on flowering and fruiting trees. While generally n...
The Yellow-streaked Lory is endemic to New Guinea and a few surrounding islands. Its primary distribution encompasses the southern and southeastern lowlands of mainland New Guinea, extending from the Mimika River in Indonesian Papua eastwards through Papua New Guinea. It is also found on several ...
Least Concern
- The genus name *Chalcopsitta* combines the Greek words "chalkos" (copper, bronze) and "psitta" (parrot), possibly referring to iridescent plumage found in some species of the genus. - Its bright yellow streaking on a green body makes it one of the most vividly patterned lories in its native ran...