Camiguin Hanging Parrot |
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Also known as: Camiguin Colasisi
Wild Camiguin Hanging Parrot
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Closely related to Loriculus philippensis. Although this bird is accepted as a full species by many, molecular-genetic analysis is still needed to confirm this.
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Related publications: Loriculus camiguinensisSpecies Profile
Genus: Loriculus | Species: camiguinensis
Size:
14cm (5.5 in)
Weight:
About 35g.
Subspecies including nominate:
one
Colour Adult:
Adults: Yellowish-green body, with red forehead and crown, red rump, some red on upper wing-coverts with diffusely duskier centres, primary feathers green; secondary and tertial feathers dusky green. Light blue face and blue underside of tail. Eye dark greyish; bill orange to orange-red; legs yellowish-horn to fleshy-orange. Distinguished from congeners by longer tail and wing, more strongly blue-washed face.
Colour Juvenile:
As in adults but has little or no red on top of head and reduced blue on cheek.
Call:
A high-pitched, rapidly repeated “tziit-tziit-tziit”.
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Wild Camiguin Hanging Parrot
© Blake Matheson [CC BY-NC 2.0] via Flickr
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View in GalleryDid You Know?
Closely related to Loriculus philippensis. Although this bird is accepted as a full species by many, molecular-genetic analysis is still needed to confirm this.
Academic Research
Related publications: Loriculus camiguinensisSpecies Care
Captive Status:
Not recorded.
Longevity:
Not recorded.
Housing:
Not recorded.
Diet:
Not recorded.
Enrichment:
Not recorded.
Nest Box Size:
Not recorded.
Clutch Size:
Not recorded.
Incubation Time:
Not recorded.
Fledging Age:
Not recorded.
Hatch Weight:
Not recorded.
Peak Weight:
Not recorded.
Weaning Weight:
Not recorded.
Wild Camiguin Hanging Parrot
© Blake Matheson [CC BY-NC 2.0] via Flickr
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Closely related to Loriculus philippensis. Although this bird is accepted as a full species by many, molecular-genetic analysis is still needed to confirm this.
Academic Research
Related publications: Loriculus camiguinensisSpecies Wild Status
World Population:
Unknown, likely declining.
IUCN Red List Status:
Not listed.
CITES Listing:
Appendix II
Threat Summary:
Restricted-range species; is found in Mindanao and the Eastern Visayas Endemic Bird Area. Is apparently rare on the island; its conservation status appears to be highly precarious. Trapping for the local cagebird market is a significant threat.
Range:
Camiguin Sur, off N coast of Mindanao, in S Philippines.
Habitat:
Canopy in upland forest.
Wild Diet:
Feeds on nectar, seeds, particularly of wild bananas (Musa sp), also soft fruit, berries and blossoms.
Ecology and Behaviour:
Is likely sedentary. Seen singly, in pairs or in small groups of birds.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Not recorded.
Breeding Season:
Likely September–November. Nest is tunnel or cavity in dead tree-fern.
Wild Camiguin Hanging Parrot
© Blake Matheson [CC BY-NC 2.0] via Flickr
Photos
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Closely related to Loriculus philippensis. Although this bird is accepted as a full species by many, molecular-genetic analysis is still needed to confirm this.
Academic Research
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