Birda Logo
Features
Birda+
About
Species Guide
Challenges
Shop
loading...

Black-winged Lory

Eos cyanogenia

The Black-winged Lory, also known as the Biak Red Lory, is a medium-sized parrot, measuring approximately 30 cm in length. This vibrant bird is adorned with a bright red plumage, contrasted by a striking black shoulder. Its iris is red, complementing an orange-red bill and a distinctive violet ear-patch located just behind the eye. The underwings of this lory are red, transitioning to a yellowish hue with black tips at the edges. Both male and female Black-winged Lories share a similar appearance.

Identification Tips

When identifying the Black-winged Lory, look for its predominantly red body and the characteristic black markings on its shoulders. The orange-red bill and violet ear-patch are also key features that distinguish it from other lories. The red underwings with yellowish tones and black tips are visible in flight.

Habitat

The Black-winged Lory is found in the forests and coastal habitats of Biak, Numfoor, and Mios Num islands within Cenderawasih Bay, Papua. It has a particular affinity for coconut trees, which it frequents and uses as roosting sites.

Distribution

This species is an Indonesian endemic, with its distribution limited to the islands in Cenderawasih Bay, Papua.

Behaviour

The Black-winged Lory is known to roost in coconut trees, suggesting a preference for these trees either for feeding or as a safe haven.

Conservation Status

The Black-winged Lory is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. This status is due to ongoing habitat loss, a small population size, and hunting pressures in some areas. Additionally, it is listed on Appendix II of CITES, indicating that while it is not currently threatened with extinction, it may become so without trade controls.

App logo
Birda is a birdwatching app and community aimed at curious people who want to deepen their connection with nature.

More Old World Parrots

A photo of a Fischer's Lovebird (Agapornis fischeri)

Fischer's Lovebird

Agapornis fischeri
Birda Logo

Your birdwatching journey like never before

Connect with nature in minutes
Take a walk, look out of the window and log the birds that you see. Feel good about those little connections to nature.
Discover the joy of birding
Find new birding spots, see more birds, share and celebrate with a like-minded community of nature lovers.
Play your part in saving nature
Logging your birding sightings and sessions turns into positive action for our planet. Every sighting counts.

Birda Blog

What Our Birders Say
Sacha0508
Simply fantastic
I love this app, it puts so much fun into recording the birds I’ve seen and heard while I’m out and about. The interface is user-friendly and suitable for all ages. It’s great to collect badges and to review my “lists”.
Pdydhdrexgi
Fantastic App
This is a really lovely app, for everyone interested in birds - from newbies to old hands. There is a very friendly feel to the community and you will genuinely learn a lot as you record your sightings and photos. There are lots of badges and competitions to keep you engaged, and a host of really useful features.
Emma L
App got me interested in birding!
Super friendly community <3 This app got me interested in birding! It teaches me cool stuff and its super friendly, and fun :) The species guide is really developing my knowledge, and i love seeing cool new birds from round the world!
Alex J
Friendly and helps to identify birds
Great birding app, good for logging your sightings, also has nice species guide. I'm enjoying the social aspect more than I expected, everyone seems friendly and helps to identify unknown birds. Good mix of newbies and experienced users.
EandB17
Terrific App for Birders
Downloaded Birda around the time my interest in birding was sparked, and it has been a terrific app to help me (1) share my experience, (2) document my sightings, and (3) learn more about birds in general. That said, I also believe Birda is a fantastic app for birders of all experience levels. Great community!
Anonymous
The best bird logging app
Birda is honestly the best bird logging app I have seen. I love all the features it has from being able to do a session and log all the birds you see in one sitting, to being able to connect with other birders from all over the globe!
Hip An
Fantastic
Really enjoying Birda where I live i have a lot of Red kites really hard to photograph but I can video are you planning some place on the app where us Birda can post vids🦉🦅
Mike T
Sense of Community
A great app, which is continually being improved. What really comes through is the passion of those behind the app. The sense of community is brilliant, so much help and support provided to new and/or in experienced birders.
Tralisalandhoop
Fantastic app - Love it!
Love this app and have used it almost daily. Lots of species information and easy to use. Love seeing birds spotted by other users in the UK and worldwide.
Trevarthen1
Birda fan
I really enjoy using Birda, all sightings are recorded and photos can be added. There are monthly challenges which help to get you out to record your sightings. The Birda community are great and are happy to help with unidentified bird sightings. Suitable for all ages and experience!
As featured in
Birda Logo
AboutPressAmbassadorsAffiliatesInfluencersCareersPrivacyTerms & Conditions
An app for birdwatchers
Connect with us
Copyright © 2024 Chirp Birding. All rights reserved.