Brown Lory
Braunlori ( Chalcopsitta duivenbodei )
The Braunlori ( Chalcopsitta duivenbodei ) is a nectar -drinking bird species of the genus Glanzloris ( Chalcopsitta ).
Features
This rare species attains a height of about 31 cm and a weight of 200-230 g The color varies depending on the subspecies something. The basic color is dunkelolivbraun. Body parts, such as the chin, forehead, cheeks, bend of wing, leg and under wing-coverts are golden yellow in color, which goes into the black. The circles and the beak, and the feet are black matte. Reins, cere and the area around the beak are unfeathered. The iris is colored orange. Juveniles have darker colors and a darker iris.
The subspecies Cd described in 1915 by Oskar Neumann syringanuchalis, which is named in his honor Neumann Braunlori, has the head and the back to a darker brown, which in many instances a dark purple wrapping presents.
Distribution and habitat
The Braunlori is found in a coastal strip in the north of New Guinea. During the nominate č.d. duivenbodei west (former West Sepik ) occurs from the Geelvink Bay in Irian Jaya to the area around Aitape in the province Sandaun in Papua New Guinea, closes east from Ataipe up to Astrolabe Bay, the area of distribution of Cd syringanuchalis to.
Its habitat is the dense tropical rain forest up to an altitude of 200 m.
Way of life
Behavior and diet
The diurnal birds live together in pairs or small groups of about 10 to 15 animals.
As with all Loris food intake is carried out by a long, narrow tongue, the tip of which is densely covered with papillae. The main food in nature nectar, fruits and pollen. Through her long and rather slender beak they are adapted to this particular food.
Reproduction
The exact breeding season of Braunloris is unknown, but usually the breeding begins in March. The clutch usually consists of two to four eggs and the incubation period is 24 to 26 days. The boys leave after 10 to 11 weeks, the nest. There are two broods of the year.
There are very noisy parrots that stand out by their vivacity. Like all parrots need them initially some time to achieve, as they are still somewhat suspicious. Later, they are very tame and a little shy birds that are in the care insensitive and easily after the adaptation period. Braunloris can be like to sprinkle water and swim like extensively. It is recommended to keep the birds in an outdoor aviary with a heated shelter, as they give very liquid feces and need lots of space. As feed a mash of fruits, pollen, brewer's yeast, rice flakes, 7 - grain flakes, dextrose and skim milk yogurt is served. In addition, fresh branches with buds and leaves are to be offered.
Endangering
The Braunlori has been operational since June 6, 1981 in Appendix II of the CITES Convention as protected species. These and other measures have led to stable stocks, so that the species is classified on the IUCN Red List as not threatened (Least Concern ).