Sangihe Hanging Parrot
Loriculus catamene
The Sangihe Hanging Parrot (Loriculus catamene) is a legendary old world parrot found only in Indonesia, weighing about 34 g. The Sangihe hanging parrot is a small parrot endemic to the small island of Sangihe, north of Sulawesi, Indonesia.
About the Sangihe Hanging Parrot
The Sangihe hanging parrot is a small parrot endemic to the small island of Sangihe, north of Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in April. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Sangihe Hanging Parrot look like?
- The Sangihe hanging parrot is a small parrot endemic to the small island of Sangihe, north of Sulawesi, Indonesia.
- How big is a Sangihe Hanging Parrot?
- The Sangihe Hanging Parrot is a small sized bird weighing about 34 g.
- Where can you see a Sangihe Hanging Parrot?
- The Sangihe Hanging Parrot is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Sangihe Hanging Parrot?
- The Sangihe Hanging Parrot is most easily confused with the Sula Hanging Parrot, the Black-billed Hanging Parrot and the Yellow-throated Hanging Parrot.
- Is the Sangihe Hanging Parrot endangered?
- The Sangihe Hanging Parrot is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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