Loriculus amabilis
The Moluccan Hanging Parrot (Loriculus amabilis) is a vibrant, diminutive parrot endemic to the North Moluccas, Indonesia, typically measuring between 12-14 cm in length. Its plumage is predominantly emerald green, adorned with striking crimson patches on the crown and rump, and a distinctive sky-blue throat patch that serves as a key identification mark against the green. This species belongs to the Psittaculidae family, specifically the genus Loriculus, aptly named "hanging parrots" for the...
Found primarily in primary and secondary moist lowland forests, but also tolerates forest edges and cultivated areas with suitable trees. Typically found at elevations from sea level up to about 1,000 meters.
Primarily feeds on nectar from various flowering trees, supplementing this with small fruits, berries, and occasionally seeds. Their foraging method involves agile acrobatic movements, often hanging upside down to access blossoms.
Moluccan Hanging Parrots are predominantly arboreal, often observed singly, in pairs, or small, chattering groups foraging high in the canopy. Their daily activity centers around seeking out flowering and fruiting trees, often displaying acrobatic agility, including hanging upside down to access ...
The Moluccan Hanging Parrot is strictly endemic to the North Moluccas region of Indonesia. Its distribution is restricted to several key islands within this archipelago, including Halmahera, Bacan, Morotai, Obi, Ternate, and Tidore. These parrots are resident year-round across their entire range,...
Near Threatened
- The Moluccan Hanging Parrot is one of the smallest parrot species in the world, typically under 15 cm in length. - Its genus name, *Loriculus*, means 'little parrot' in Latin, aptly describing its diminutive size. - True to their name, these parrots are famous for roosting and often feeding whi...