About the Philippine Hanging-Parrot
The Philippine Hanging-Parrot (Loriculus philippensis) is a species of bird in the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), within the order Psittaciformes. This family contains 201 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code phihap1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Loriculus philippensis |
| Species Codes | phihap1, PHPA, PHHP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Philippine Hanging-Parrot belong to?
The Philippine Hanging-Parrot (Loriculus philippensis) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Philippine Hanging-Parrot?
The Philippine Hanging-Parrot is a member of the Old World Parrots family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Philippine Hanging-Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Philippine Hanging-Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phihap1, or on iNaturalist.