The yellow-winged Amazon parrot is called "lora" on Bonaire. This is the name of this parrot in Papiamentu. This colourful bird is mostly seen in Bonaire's green hills, but sometimes just visit residential areas. They eat all kinds of seeds and fruits and therefore often hang at the top of cacti to nibble on the cactus fruit.
The lora is a hefty bird with a short tail that is mainly coloured green. Around the eyes and beak, it is yellow. When the lora spreads its wings, more colours emerge. The underwing is yellow, with blue and red highlights. Their typical sound means they never go unnoticed. They are very social animals, constantly interacting with each other.
Pieter Smit was born in Arnhem and has lived on Bonaire since 2010. In his spare time, he enjoys taking photos, mainly of the Caribbean island's colourful birds... Read more…