Sulawesi Hanging-parrot
A species of Hanging Parrots Scientific name : Loriculus stigmatus Genus : Hanging Parrots
Sulawesi Hanging-parrot, A species of Hanging Parrots
Botanical name: Loriculus stigmatus
Genus: Hanging Parrots
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Description
Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
With a total length of approximately 15 cm, it is a small parrot, but the largest species of hanging parrot. It has traditionally been considered monotypic, but recent work has re-validated the subspecies croconotus from Muna and Buton Island, and quadricolor from the Togian Islands, leaving the nominate for the population on Sulawesi itself. The plumage of the nominate is overall green with an indistinct yellowish tinge to the mantle, and a red chin, leading edge of the wing, rump and crown (the red crown is missing in females). Compared to this, L. s. croconotus has slightly paler wings and tail, and a relatively distinct yellowish tinge to the mantle, while L. s. quadricolor has a clear orange-yellow patch on the mantle, a smaller red chin-spot, and a slightly brighter red rump. 
Size
15 cm
Feeding Habits
Sulawesi Hanging-parrot primarily feeds on nectar, particularly from Eugenia blossoms, as well as flowers of Ceiba pentandra. It also consumes soft fruits, including figs and tamarind. Sulawesi Hanging-parrot's diet is supplemented with a variety of other fruits it forages.
Habitat
The habitat of sulawesi Hanging-parrot typically includes primary and tall secondary forests, both in lowland and hilly areas. These birds are also found in forest edges, lightly wooded agricultural lands, and scrub zones. Additionally, mangroves and coconut plantations within their broader geographical habitat contribute to the environment they occupy.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Hanging Parrots Species
Sulawesi Hanging-parrot 
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