About the Wallace's Hanging-Parrot
Wallace's hanging parrot also known as the Flores hanging parrot, is a small parrot endemic to the island of Flores.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Loriculus flosculus |
| Species Codes | wahpar2, WHPA, WAHP, FHPA, FLHP |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wallace's Hanging-Parrot belong to?
The Wallace's Hanging-Parrot (Loriculus flosculus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Wallace's Hanging-Parrot?
The Wallace's Hanging-Parrot is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Wallace's Hanging-Parrot?
Wallace's hanging parrot also known as the Flores hanging parrot, is a small parrot endemic to the island of Flores....
Where can I report a Wallace's Hanging-Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Wallace's Hanging-Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wahpar2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Psittaciformes
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Quick Stats
Psittaciformes
Order
201
Species in Family
2
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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