About the Papuan Hanging-Parrot
The orange-fronted hanging parrot or Papuan hanging parrot is a small species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to forest in New Guinea and adjacent smaller islands. It sometimes includes the Bismarck hanging parrot as a subspecies.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Loriculus aurantiifrons |
| Species Codes | paphap1, PHPA, PAHP, OFHP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Papuan Hanging-Parrot belong to?
The Papuan Hanging-Parrot (Loriculus aurantiifrons) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Papuan Hanging-Parrot?
The orange-fronted hanging parrot or Papuan hanging parrot is a small species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to forest in New Guinea and adjacent smaller islands. It sometimes includes the Bismarck hanging parrot as a subspecies....
Where can I report a Papuan Hanging-Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Papuan Hanging-Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code paphap1, or on iNaturalist.
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