About the Moluccan Hanging-Parrot
The Moluccan hanging parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to forest and nearby habitats on Halmahera, Bacan and Morotai in Indonesia. It has sometimes included the Sula hanging parrot as a subspecies, but the two are increasingly treated as separate species based on their distinct differences in plumage and size.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Loriculus amabilis |
| Species Codes | mohpar1, MHPA, MOHP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Moluccan Hanging-Parrot belong to?
The Moluccan Hanging-Parrot (Loriculus amabilis) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Moluccan Hanging-Parrot?
The Moluccan hanging parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to forest and nearby habitats on Halmahera, Bacan and Morotai in Indonesia. It has sometimes included the Sula hanging parrot as a subspecies, but the two are increasingly treated as separate species based ...
Where can I report a Moluccan Hanging-Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Moluccan Hanging-Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mohpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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