摘要：Parrot includes in Aves class and Psittaciformes order.In Indonesia,parrot is known by their local species names such as Nuri (true parrot),Kakatua (Cockatoo),and Perkici (Loriini).Parrot can be found almost in all type of habitat in Halmahera Island,Maluku Utara Province,from mangrove to tropical rainforest in lowlands and highlands.The research aims to describe community activities in the exploitation of parrots around the Aketajawe Lolobata National Park,Halmahera Island.The study used the ex-post facto method with questionnaire as the instrument to interview communities consist of the catcher,seller,and owner of parrots.Research result data were analyzed descriptively and presented in the form of tables and charts.The result showed that there were five kinds of parrot caught,sold,and raised by the communities of Gitaraja,Bale,Koli,and Kosa Village.The exploited birds were Kasturi Ternate (Lorius garrulus) Nuri Kalung Ungu (Eos scuamata),Nuri Bayan (Eclectus roratus),Kakatua Putih (Cacatua alba) and Kakatua Jambul Kuning (Cacatua galerita).The number of parrots being caught during 2013- 2016 were 327,320 were sold,and 213 were raised.The highest percentage of parrot caught and sold were 21% in 2013,and the lowest was 2% in 2016-2018.The highest percentage of raising was 8% in 2015,and the lowest was 3% in 2018.Kasturi Ternate (Lorius garrulus) was the species with the highest rate of exploitation.
