The blue-eared lory is a parrot found only on the island of Seram in Maluku province, Indonesia.
Region
Maluku Islands (Seram)
Typical Environment
Occurs in montane and submontane rainforest on Seram, frequenting the canopy, forest edges, and flowering clearings. It is regularly seen around ridgelines and in secondary growth where nectar resources are concentrated. Birds may wander locally to lower elevations when certain trees are in bloom, including into cultivated areas and village gardens. Dependence on flowering trees makes it patchily distributed, but it can be locally common where nectar is plentiful.
Altitude Range
800–2400 m
Climate Zone
Highland
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 2/5
This lorikeet is endemic to the island of Seram in Indonesia and is adapted to montane forests. Like other lorikeets, it has a brush-tipped tongue specialized for feeding on nectar and pollen. It often forms noisy flocks around flowering trees and can descend to village gardens when blooms are abundant.
Original drawing of the blue-eared lory
Temperament
social and active
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats with fast, direct flight
Social Behavior
Typically seen in pairs or small, noisy flocks, especially around flowering trees. Nests in tree cavities, with pairs defending the immediate nest area while commuting to feeding sites. Courtship involves mutual preening and chattering displays in the canopy.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Vocalizations are sharp, ringing screeches and chatter, often given in flight. At feeding sites it adds rapid, nasal contact calls and buzzy notes that keep the flock coordinated.
