Blue-eared Lory |
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Also known as: Seram Lory, Half-masked Lory
Blue-eared Lory
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Related publications: Eos semilarvataSpecies Profile
Genus: Eos | Species: semilarvata
Size:
24cm (9.4 in)
Weight:
170g (5.9 oz)
Subspecies including nominate:
one
Colour Adult:
Both adults in general dark red; purple/blue on upper cheeks to ear coverts; purple/blue band down sides of neck; black primary feathers with wide red speculum; secondary feathers red with black tips; black tertials, washed with blue; red/brown tail. Eye orange/red.
Colour Juvenile:
As in adult but plumage in general paler and duller; pale blue only on ear coverts and under eye; scapular feathers brown/grey edged with pale blue; red abdomen with some feathers edged soft blue. Eye orange/brown.
Call:
Calls made in flight loud and screechy.
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Blue-eared Lory
© Jonker/Innemee
Photos
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A pair of Blue-eared Lories were seen in courtship in which the male made soft calls to the female and bowed to her.Academic Research
Related publications: Eos semilarvataSpecies Care
Captive Status:
Unknown in aviculture.
Longevity:
Not recorded.
Housing:
Not recorded.
Diet:
Not recorded.
Enrichment:
Not recorded.
Nest Box Size:
Not recorded.
Clutch Size:
Not recorded.
Incubation Time:
Not recorded.
Fledging Age:
Not recorded.
Hatch Weight:
Not recorded.
Peak Weight:
Not recorded.
Weaning Weight:
Not recorded.
Blue-eared Lory
© Jonker/Innemee
Photos
View in GalleryDid You Know?
A pair of Blue-eared Lories were seen in courtship in which the male made soft calls to the female and bowed to her.Academic Research
Related publications: Eos semilarvataSpecies Wild Status
World Population:
10,000-20,000 mature individuals.
IUCN Red List Status:
Near Threatened
CITES Listing:
Appendix II
Threat Summary:
A BirdLife “restricted-range” species. There is little current threat from deforestation but the species is now being trapped, and could also be at risk from fires within its very limited range above 1200m (4000 ft).
Range:
Found in Seram, South Moluccas, Indonesia.
Habitat:
Found generally above 1200m (3936 ft), but as low as 800m (2624 ft). Occurs in primary montane forest and upper montane heathlands up to mountain summit.
Wild Diet:
Includes nectar and flowers; tree heather taken at higher altitudes.
Ecology and Behaviour:
Little known; assumed to be similar to other Eos species. Feeds on flowering trees. Seen in pairs or small groups.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Not recorded.
Breeding Season:
August
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Blue-eared Lory
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A pair of Blue-eared Lories were seen in courtship in which the male made soft calls to the female and bowed to her.Academic Research
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