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- Loriculus exilis
Identification
11 cm. Small parrot similar to others in the region. Sexes differ slightly.
- Bill reddish or orangy
- Cere orange
- Throat with a restricted dark red patch. Perhaps slightly more extensive in males
- Iris pale (male) or dark (female)
- Body including underparts, wings largely green.
- Lower belly to vent area may be more yellowish
- Rump and upper tail coverts bright red (tail tip appearing green)
- Feet bright orange
Similar species
On Sulawesi, Sulawesi Hanging Parrot (which see). Other hanging parrots are very similar but allopatric (Loriculus).
Distribution
Sulawesi endemic. South East Asia: Indonesia: Greater Sundas.
Taxonomy
Monotypic.
Habitat
Subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
