Black-capped Lories is found in New Guinea and adjacent smaller islands. It is a colorful and relatively robust lory. They are popular pet birds due to their intelligence, entertaining personality and stunning beauty. They make excellent talkers and form very strong bonds with their owners.

Black Cap Lories are a medium sized stocky bird with a short, slightly rounded tail,  average height about 31cm. They have green wings, red head and upper body, a black cap and blue legs and belly.

 

They are affectionate, curious, talkative and clowny characters, known for their playfulness. They love toys that make noise, such as bells. They enjoy hanging on ropes and are quite “mechanical.”