Sulawesi Hanging-Parrot
NameSulawesi Hanging-Parrot
Common NameSulawesi Hanging-Parrot
Scientific NameLoriculus stigmatus
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage with a distinctive bright red forehead and crown. It also features a prominent red patch on its rump and a small red throat patch (more pronounced in males). The bill is blackish with an orange tip, and the feet are orange.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of high-pitched, rapid, chattering calls, often given in flight or while actively feeding.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi and several smaller adjacent islands in Indonesia, including Muna, Buton, and the Togian Islands.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Bright green plumage, Red forehead and crown, Red rump patch, Orange feet
Description
The Sulawesi Hanging-Parrot is a small, vibrant green parrot endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands. It is often observed feeding on fruits and nectar in the forest canopy, typically hanging upside down while foraging.
