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Dusky Lory

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Dusky Lory (Pseudeos fuscata)

"little sunset/ halloween birdie!! also all lorikeets have lovely personalities"

Dusky lories are found in lowland and foothill forests of Papua New Guinea, typically feeding on fruit and nectar. While populations havent been extensively studied, they seem to be somewhat stable and in large numbers. They are also highly popular as pets.

Not much info is found specific to this species, so I'll talk a bit about lories in general. The word 'lory' comes from the Malay 'lūri', which refers to many different species of colorful parrots. When talking about the difference between lories and lorikeets, the difference is subjective, though it usually is in reference to the tail length, with lories having shorter and more blunt tails and lorikeets having longer, more tapered tails. Most lories will breed in cavity nests high up in the trees.

"Lories have very specialized tongues for feeding on nectar. Tiny hair-like structures called 'papillae' line the end of the tongue in the shape of an "U." When they extend their tongue to feed, the papillae stand on end, allowing nectar and pollen to be easily soaked up. This trait has earned them the nickname "Brush-Tongued Parrots.""

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Learn about the size, diet, population, habitat, behavior and other interesting facts about dusky lory.

Dusky lory - Wikipedia

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An Eye-Catching Dusky Lory Parrot - Charismatic Planet

The dusky lory (Pseudeos fuscata) is a species of parrot, it is short tailed just 25cm long, and has mainly brown and whitish back and rumps.

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Dusky Lory (Pseudeos fuscata) (by coracii)

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Dusky Lories - Woburn Safari Park by Airwolfhound on Flickr.