Camiguin Hanging-parrot
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| Loriculus camiguinensis |
Camiguin Hanging-parrot, Loriculus camiguinensis is a bird species new to science described in the 2000s. It is a hanging parrot endemic only on the Philippine island of Camiguin, where its habitat is diminishing. It is mostly green with blue throat, face and thighs, and a red tail and red crown. Males and female birds look identical.
[edit] References
- Newly Described Camiguin Hanging-parrot
- Two new species discovered, bolster case for Philippine conservation
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