Sangihe Hanging Parrot (Loriculus catamene)
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Sangihe Hanging Parrot

Loriculus catamene Schlegel, 1871

12–14 cmLength34 gWeight

The Sangihe hanging parrot (Loriculus catamene) is a small (length: 12–13.5 cm) parrot endemic to the small island of Sangihe, north of Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Near Threatened

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 Sangihe hanging parrot (Loriculus catamene) is a small (length: 12–13.5 cm) parrot endemic to the small island of Sangihe, north of Sulawesi, Indonesia.

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Questions

How big is the Sangihe Hanging Parrot?

The Sangihe Hanging Parrot is about 12–14 cm long and weighs around 34 g.

Where does the Sangihe Hanging Parrot live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Sangihe (northeast of Sulawesi).

Is the Sangihe Hanging Parrot endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Sangihe Hanging Parrot as Near Threatened.

What does the Sangihe Hanging Parrot eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Sangihe Hanging Parrot in?

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

At a glance

Length
12–14 cm
Weight
34 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
81 mm
Tail
38 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
11 mm

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

Range

Australasia: Sangihe (northeast of Sulawesi)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Parrot Psittaciformes
Family
Old World Parrots Psittaculidae
Genus
Loriculus

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Sangihe Hanging Parrot

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