Moluccan Hanging-Parrot

Moluccan Hanging-Parrot

Loriculus amabilis

Least Concern

Aves · 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