Purple-naped Lory
Lorius domicella
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Weight
- ca. 200 g
- Length
- 30 cm
- Habitat
- montane rainforests
Development
Young Purple-capped Lories initially have a black beak. At around four months of age, it gradually changes to the bright orange characteristic of adult birds. At the same time, they develop the colourful plumage typical of the species.