Orange-fronted Hanging Parrot
Loriculus aurantiifrons
The orange-fronted hanging parrot or Papuan hanging parrot is a small species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to forest in New Guinea and adjacent smaller islands. It sometimes includes the Bismarck hanging parrot as a subspecies.
The orange-fronted hanging parrot or Papuan hanging parrot (Loriculus aurantiifrons) is a small species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae.
It is endemic to forest in New Guinea and adjacent smaller islands. It sometimes includes the Bismarck hanging parrot as a subspecies.
Description
Individuals are 10 cm (4 in) and 14-16 g, and sexually dimorphic. Males and females are both mainly green in color, with males having a golden yellow forecrown, and females having a blue-green forecrown and blue-green cheeks. Both sexes have a red throat patch, red rump, and yellow on the sides of the rump.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Genus
- Loriculus
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Loriculus aurantiifrons (Orange-fronted Hanging Parrot) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Loriculus aurantiifrons, commonly known as the Orange-fronted Hanging Parrot, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- What family does Loriculus aurantiifrons (Orange-fronted Hanging Parrot) belong to?
- Loriculus aurantiifrons (Orange-fronted Hanging Parrot) belongs to the family Psittaculidae, in the order Psittaciformes.
- What colour is Loriculus aurantiifrons (Orange-fronted Hanging Parrot)?
- The plumage of Loriculus aurantiifrons (Orange-fronted Hanging Parrot) combines these colours: Green and Orange.
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