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Orange-fronted Hanging Parrot (Loriculus aurantiifrons)
Also Known As: Golden-fronted Hanging Parrot, Misool Hanging Parrot, Papuan Hanging Parrot, Bat Lorikeet
Two Orange-fronted Hanging Parrots. This is the only known photograph of this species. West Papua New Guinea
Credit: © Mehd Halaouate | http://www.indonesien.nu/indonesieneng/index.shtml
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Did You Know?
The Orange-fronted Hanging Parrot has been spotted in the wild running its bill along casuarina needles and twigs, apparently searching for lerp (surgar-filled) insects.
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:>100,000
Range:
L.a. aurantiifrons: Misool, W Papuan Islands, Indonesia. L.a. batavorum: Waigeu, W Papuan Islands, and NW New Guinea, east on north coast to Sepik River region, N Papua New Guinea, and on south coast to Setekwa River, Irian Jaya.
L.a. meeki: Fergusson, Goodenough, and Karkar Islands, Papua New Guinea, and E New Guinea, on north coast west to Sepik River region, and in southern lowlands west to Fly River region, and possibly into nearby Irian Jaya.
Habitat:
Found up to 1200m (3936 ft), rarely 1600m (5248 ft) in lowland rainforest, along forest edge, in palm plantations, secondary growth, casuarinas, pines, gardens and partly cleared areas.
Threat Summary:
None at present.
IUCN Rating:
Least concern
Wild Diet:
Feeds on buds, fruits, flowers and sugary lerps.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Not easily seen as it forages in various levels of the canopy. Courtship behaviour may include perching on exposed branches and singing to attract attention. Usually found in groups of 2-4.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Up to 4 eggs.
Breeding Season:
July-October
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