Like the larger parrots, lories are equipped with tapered wings and pointed tails that enable them to fly swiftly in search of flowering and fruiting trees. As noisy as they are colorful, lories are also natural acrobats.
Black-capped Lory
Lorius lory
Fact File
Where to see them: Lorikeet Landing
Length: 11 in
Habitat: Rainforest and swamp forest
Diet: Pollen, nectar, flowers, fruit, and insects
