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Camiguin Hanging Parrot
Recently discovered Camiguin Hanging Parrot, Philippines
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Did You Know?
The Camiguin Hanging Parrot was only very recently discovered, in 2006.
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Not AvailableSpecies Profile
Genus:Loriculus
Species:
camiguinensis
| Size: | Adult Weight: |
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| 14cm (5.5 in) | Not available |
Races including nominate:
one
Colourization Adult: Both adults in general green; yellow/green breast and abdomen; red forehead, crown, lower back and upper tail coverts; gold/yellow wash on back of crown and head; band of orange/red on nape which varies from bird to bird; blue cheeks; blue greater underwing coverts; blue undertail and underside of flight feathers. Bill orange. Eye grey/brown. Female has less blue on cheeks.
Colourization Juvenile: As in adult female but with only slight tinge of blue to cheeks and red on forehead minimal or absent. Bill paler in colour.
Call: Calls are described as high-pitched and repetitious notes.
Recent Academic Research: Google Scholar - search results
Content Sources:
Lexicon of Parrots http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E1791.htm&Pic=1791_1.JPG
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