Yellow-bibbed Lory
General Description
| Common Name | Yellow-bibbed Lory |
| Latin Name | Lorius chlorocercus |
| Family | Psittacidae • Lorikeets & Lories |
| Adult Size | 28–30 cm (11–12 in) |
| Weight | 160–200 g |
| Life Span | 20–30+ years in captivity |
| Sexual Maturity | 2–4 years |
| Clutch Size | 2 eggs |
| Gender Difference | No reliable visual sexual dimorphism. Males are slightly larger; DNA testing is recommended. |
| Natural Habitat | Lowland rainforests, forest edges, and coconut plantations on the Solomon Islands. |
| Origin / Range | Solomon Islands (including Guadalcanal, Malaita, and surrounding islands). |
| Care Level | Intermediate • Requires a specialized nectar diet and frequent feeding |
SOLOMON ISLANDS LORY • YELLOW-BIBBED BEAUTY
Subspecies & Plumage
The Yellow-bibbed Lory is currently considered monotypic (no recognised subspecies), although slight regional variations in colour intensity have been observed.
Key Plumage Features
This species has a bright scarlet-red head, neck, and underparts with a prominent yellow “bib” across the upper chest. The wings are deep green with blue flight feathers, and the tail is red with green tips. The beak is orange-red, and the eyes are bright orange. The clean contrast between the red body and yellow bib gives it a very elegant and distinctive appearance.
Juveniles are duller with less yellow on the bib and brownish eyes that gradually turn brighter. This species is known for being relatively quiet for a lory and is an active, agile flyer.