The Camiguin Hanging Parrot is a recently recognized species endemic to Camiguin Island in the Philippines. It is a predominantly green parrot with a red head patch and distinctive blue and yellow markings.
Where to spot
Forests of Camiguin Island, Philippines.
How to spot
Requires dedicated searching within the forest canopy of Camiguin Island. Listen for quiet calls and watch for small, fast-moving green birds.
When to spot
Year-round, active during the day.
Where to spot
Forests of Camiguin Island, Philippines.
How to spot
Requires dedicated searching within the forest canopy of Camiguin Island. Listen for quiet calls and watch for small, fast-moving green birds.
When to spot
Year-round, active during the day.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species was only formally described in 2006, highlighting the ongoing discovery of new biodiversity even in well-studied groups like parrots.
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