About the Mindanao Lorikeet
The Mindanao lorikeet or Mount Apo lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is only found in the Philippines on the island of Mindanao. Its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss and trapping for the illegal wildlife trade. IUCN estimates the population to be as low as 1,500 individuals with it going locally extinct in areas of its range.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Trichoglossus johnstoniae |
| Species Codes | minlor1, MILO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mindanao Lorikeet belong to?
The Mindanao Lorikeet (Trichoglossus johnstoniae) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mindanao Lorikeet?
The Mindanao Lorikeet is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Mindanao Lorikeet?
The Mindanao lorikeet or Mount Apo lorikeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is only found in the Philippines on the island of Mindanao. Its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss and trapping for the illegal wildlife trade. IUCN est...
Where can I report a Mindanao Lorikeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Mindanao Lorikeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code minlor1, or on iNaturalist.
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