BLACK-CAPPED LORY. 
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The name Lory, BufFon remarks, has been 
, applied, in the East Indies, to a family of par- 
rots, whose cry resembles the sound of the 
word Lori. They are hardly distinguished 
from the rest of the genus, except by their 
plumage, which is chiefly red. The bill is 
I also smaller, and less hooked, but sharper, 
I than that of any other Parrot. The aspe6l of 
■ the Lory is lively, it's voice is shrill, and it's 
motions are quick. It is, accordlng'to Edwards, 
j the most nimble of all the Parrots ; and is, in 
fail:, the only one that can leap to the height 
of a foot. It is easily taught to whistle, as 
well as to articulate words ; soon grows tame ; 
and, what is uncommon in all animals, retains 
it's chearfulness in captivity. This bird, 
which is In general very delicate, and- difficult 
to transport, seldom lives long in the tempe- 
rate climates of Europe.. Even in it's native 
regions, it is subjedt to epileptic fits, like the 
Maccaw and other Parrots ; at least, when in 
a. domesticated state. Sonncrai, in his Voy- 
age 
