Moluccan Hanging-Parrot
Loriculus amabilis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae
About
The Moluccan hanging parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to forest and nearby habitats on Halmahera, Bacan and Morotai in Indonesia. It has sometimes included the Sula hanging parrot as a subspecies, but the two are increasingly treated as separate species based on their distinct differences in plumage and size.
Fun Fact
It has sometimes included the Sula hanging parrot as a subspecies, but the two are increasingly treated as separate species based on their distinct differences in plumage and size (11 cm for the Moluccan hanging parrot versus 14 cm for the Sula hanging parrot).
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to forest and nearby habitats on Halmahera, Bacan and Morotai in Indonesia.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance