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Camiguin Hanging Parrot
Loriculus camiguinensis
Camiguin Hanging Parrot (Loriculus camiguinensis) — Parrots & Cockatoos of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Camiguin Hanging Parrot (Loriculus camiguinensis) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 34.9 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Loriculus
- Species camiguinensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 34.9 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Camiguin Hanging Parrot is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Camiguin Hanging Parrot is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Camiguin Hanging Parrot (Loriculus camiguinensis) is a species of bird in the Psittaculidae family, part of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Camiguin Sur (s Philippines).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 34.9 g, with a wing length of about 9.2 cm and a tail of around 3.9 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Camiguin Hanging Parrot?
The Camiguin Hanging Parrot is a small bird that weighs around 34.9 g.
Where does the Camiguin Hanging Parrot live?
The Camiguin Hanging Parrot is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Camiguin Sur (s Philippines), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Camiguin Hanging Parrot belong to?
The Camiguin Hanging Parrot (Loriculus camiguinensis) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Camiguin Hanging Parrot eat?
The Camiguin Hanging Parrot is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Camiguin Hanging Parrot migrate?
The Camiguin Hanging Parrot is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Conservation
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