Bonanza Bird #12: The Chattering Lorikeet

July 18, 2010 in Parrots and Parakeets and Birdorable Bonanza 2010 with 7 comments

For 18 days we're adding a new Birdorable bird every day as part of our Birdorable Bonanza 2010. Today's bird is the Chattering Lory. The Chattering Lory is a beautiful species of parrot native to parts of Indonesia. They have gorgeous bright red heads and bodies, with green wings and orange beaks.

Chattering Lory (Lorikeet): Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Chattering Lory by dbillian

Tomorrow's bird is a beautiful North American duck. Can you guess what it is?

Comments

Cat on July 18, 2010 at 11:37 AM wrote:

Is that a gala in the background?

Ashira on July 18, 2010 at 11:37 AM wrote:

How lovely! : D They're even cute in real life. ^____^ A WOOD DUCK TOMORROW! : D

dominic morrell on July 18, 2010 at 6:53 PM wrote:

wood duck! I HAD to get home late.

dominic morrell on July 18, 2010 at 6:54 PM wrote:

p.s.: that's a moluccan cockatoo.

little bird on October 21, 2010 at 12:42 PM wrote:

They are such beautiful birds! So cute!

Tough Titmouse on May 21, 2012 at 4:23 PM wrote:

@ Cat- Nope, that's not a Galah.

Louise Warner on March 2, 2017 at 8:16 AM wrote:

wood duck?

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