Bird
Philippine Hanging-Parrot
Loriculus philippensisAlso known as Colasisi
Philippine Hanging-Parrots are tiny green parrots with short tails, red crown markings, and bright red on the rump. They clamber acrobatically through flowering trees and may roost hanging upside down from a branch.
small parrotcanopy feederhanging roost
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preySmall insects
Predators
- hawks
- snakes
- arboreal mammals
ThreatsForest loss, trapping for the cage-bird trade, storms, and removal of nesting trees
HabitatsLowland and foothill forest, forest edge, mangroves, gardens, and cultivated groves
Life spanLikely eight to fifteen years, although detailed wild longevity is limited
Classification
- FamilyPsittacidae
- SpeciesLoriculus philippensis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Never capture, feed, or approach a nest cavity or communal roost.
Responsible observation
- Listen: Thin rapid calls often reveal a fast flock above the canopy.
- Identify: Look for a tiny green parrot with red on the crown and rump.
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