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Ornate Cuscus (Phalanger ornatus) We were lucky to see 2 of these on different days during our tour to Halmahera island and they were not shy. They kept moving about feeding on the figs undisturbed or bothered by our presence. Birdingindonesia,Geotagged,Halmahera,Indonesia,Marsupial,Mehd Halaouate,Ornate cuscus,Phalanger ornatus,Summer Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Ornate Cuscus (Phalanger ornatus)

We were lucky to see 2 of these on different days during our tour to Halmahera island and they were not shy. They kept moving about feeding on the figs undisturbed or bothered by our presence.

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The Ornate cuscus

The ornate cuscus or Molluccan cuscus is a species of marsupial in the family Phalangeridae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it is found on the North Maluku islands of Halmahera, Bacan and Morotai, at elevations from sea level to 1,000 m.

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Similar species: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Possums
Species identified by Mehdh
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By Mehdh

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Uploaded Jul 18, 2024. Captured Jul 1, 2024 03:07 in 8F6M+RX Kakaraino, East Halmahera Regency, North Maluku, Indonesia.
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  • Canon EOS R7
  • f/5.6
  • 1/83s
  • ISO6400
  • 270mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.