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Flores Hanging Parrot (Loriculus flosculus)
Also Known As: Wallace's Hanging Parrot
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Did You Know?
The Flores Hanging Parrot was, until fairly recently, thought to be extinct due to its very small range and population.
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:2500-10,000
Range: Flores, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia.
Habitat:
Found from 400-1000m (1312-3280 ft) in montane semi-evergreen forest. Apparently requires an abundance of fruiting figs.
Threat Summary:
This species is threatened by loss of habitat and fragmentation of forests.
IUCN Rating:
Endangered
Wild Diet:
Feeds on figs, fruits, nectar, buds, flowers and seeds.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Outside the breeding season birds gather in flocks of up to 20 individuals. Are easily overlooked in the wild due to their green plumage; mainly seen while in flight with whirring wingbeats.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Not available
Breeding Season:
Not available
Links to Other Project(s):
http://www.cites.org/eng/com/sc/41/E41-21A2.pdf
More Info Sites:
Loriculus flosculus from Indonesia - article
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loriculus_flosculus
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