Moluccan Hanging Parrot
Loriculus amabilis
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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.
The Moluccan hanging parrot (Loriculus amabilis) 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 (11 cm for the Moluccan hanging parrot versus 14 cm for the Sula hanging parrot).
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Genus
- Loriculus
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Loriculus amabilis (Moluccan Hanging Parrot) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by John Gerrard Keulemans (Public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Loriculus amabilis (Moluccan Hanging Parrot) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Loriculus amabilis, commonly known as the Moluccan Hanging Parrot, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Loriculus amabilis (Moluccan Hanging Parrot) live?
- Loriculus amabilis (Moluccan Hanging Parrot) is found in Indonesia.
- What family does Loriculus amabilis (Moluccan Hanging Parrot) belong to?
- Loriculus amabilis (Moluccan Hanging Parrot) belongs to the family Psittaculidae, in the order Psittaciformes.
- What colour is Loriculus amabilis (Moluccan Hanging Parrot)?
- The plumage of Loriculus amabilis (Moluccan Hanging Parrot) combines these colours: Green.
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