Black-billed Hanging-Parrot
NameBlack-billed Hanging-Parrot
Common NameBlack-billed Hanging-Parrot
Scientific NameLoriculus tener
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage with an orange crown and a distinct red patch on the throat/nape. It also features a bright red rump and a black bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically high-pitched, sharp, and often repeated calls, characteristic of hanging-parrots.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of New Ireland in Papua New Guinea.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Predominantly bright green plumage, Orange crown, Red throat patch, Red rump, Black bill
Description
The Black-billed Hanging-Parrot is a small, vibrant green parrot known for its agility in dense foliage, often observed hanging upside down while feeding. It is a shy species, typically found in the canopy of tropical forests.
