Camiguin hanging parrot | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Psittaciformes |
Family: | Psittaculidae |
Genus: | Loriculus |
Species: | L. camiguinensis |
Binomial name | |
Loriculus camiguinensis Tello, Degner, Bates, JM & Willard, 2006 | |
The Camiguin hanging parrot (Loriculus camiguinensis) is a hanging parrot endemic to the Philippine island of Camiguin, where its habitat is diminishing. The taxonomy of this population of parrots on Camiguin is uncertain. While it has yet to be assessed by the IUCN Red List, it is believed that this species is threatened and is declining primarily due to the cagebird trade.
The Camiguin hanging parrot is mostly green with blue throat, face and thighs, and a red tail and red crown. Males and female birds look identical, which is unusual for a hanging parrot native to the Philippines. Only the males of all the other populations living on other islands have a red area on their fronts.Voice includes a rapid “tsik-tsik-tsik!”" [1]
In 2006, the hanging parrots living on the island of Camiguin, off the northern coast of Mindanao, were described as a separate species than the Philippine hanging parrot (Loriculus philippensis). Itis differentiated by its blue face, red crown, longer tail and lack of sexual dimorphism. However, more research and DNA analysis is required to clarify their taxonomy. [2] [3]
Diet consists of nectar, seeds, wild bananas of the Musa genus, soft fruit, berries and flowers. Mostly seen alone but also occurs in pairs and small groups.
Breeding season is September to November. Nests in tree cavities in dead tree-ferns.
This species is only found in lowland forest and secondary growth from 150 to 1,700 meters above sea level.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature has not yet recognised this species as separate and thus has not yet assessed the Camiguin hanging parrot. It is generally believed that this species is threatened as it is already rare on the island. It is severely threatened by illegal wildlife trade. [4]
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