Camiguin Hanging Parrot (Loriculus camiguinensis)
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Camiguin Hanging Parrot

Loriculus camiguinensis Tello, Degner, Bates, JM & Willard, 2006

35 gWeight

The Camiguin hanging parrot (Loriculus camiguinensis) is a hanging parrot endemic to the Philippine island of Camiguin, where its habitat is diminishing.

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Camiguin hanging parrot (Loriculus camiguinensis) is a hanging parrot endemic to the Philippine island of Camiguin, where its habitat is diminishing. The taxonomy of this population of parrots on Camiguin is uncertain. This species has been listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, is declining primarily due to the cagebird trade.

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Questions

How big is the Camiguin Hanging Parrot?

The Camiguin Hanging Parrot weighs around 35 g.

Where does the Camiguin Hanging Parrot live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Camiguin Sur (southern Philippines).

What does the Camiguin Hanging Parrot eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Camiguin Hanging Parrot in?

It belongs to the family Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).

At a glance

Weight
35 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
More measurements
Wing
92 mm
Tail
39 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
11 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Camiguin Sur (southern Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Parrot Psittaciformes
Family
Old World Parrots Psittaculidae
Genus
Loriculus

Other birds in the genus Loriculus

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Camiguin Hanging Parrot

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