2. Rajah Lory

Common Names

Synonym Red-quilled Lori
Dutch Rajahlori
German Sammetlori
French Lori Rajah

Distribution

Northwest New Guinea, Amberpon and the Onin Bomberai Peninsulas.

Description

A lot like the Black Lory but with more red feathering, especially on the forehead, lores, cheeks and under wing coverts. The color deepens with age. Varyingly red quills appear through the black plumage. Bases of some feathers are red on the throat and upper chest with a blue patch on the rump. Violet on the bend of the wing. Red coloring distinguishes it from the black Lory, Witch lack all red (except in some young) and from Bernstein’s Lory. Rajah’s are very secure in the wild, very few of them have been kept in aviaries and been bred.

Maturity 3-3 ½ years
Length 32cm (12 ½ inch)
Weight 200-250g (7-9oz)

Call

Depending on the individual, but can be loud in bursts.

Eggs 2
Incubation about 25 days
Ring size 7.5-8.5mm ( 3/8inch )
Fledging 12 weeks