Vernal Hanging Parrot
Loriculus vernalis
The Vernal Hanging Parrot (Loriculus vernalis) is a uncommon old world parrot found in 8 countries, weighing about 36 g. The vernal hanging parrot is a small parrot which is a resident breeder in the Indian subcontinent and some other areas of Southeast Asia.
About the Vernal Hanging Parrot
The vernal hanging parrot is a small parrot which is a resident breeder in the Indian subcontinent and some other areas of Southeast Asia. It undergoes local movements, driven mainly by the availability of the fruit, seeds, buds and blossoms that make up its diet. They frequent the banyan tree for the fruit and plantain trees for the nectar from the flowers.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Nepal.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Vernal Hanging Parrot look like?
- The vernal hanging parrot is a small parrot which is a resident breeder in the Indian subcontinent and some other areas of Southeast Asia.
- How big is a Vernal Hanging Parrot?
- The Vernal Hanging Parrot is a small sized bird weighing about 36 g.
- Where can you see a Vernal Hanging Parrot?
- The Vernal Hanging Parrot occurs in 8 countries, including India, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Bangladesh.
- What birds look similar to a Vernal Hanging Parrot?
- The Vernal Hanging Parrot is most easily confused with the Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot, the Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot and the Philippine Hanging Parrot.
- Is the Vernal Hanging Parrot endangered?
- The Vernal Hanging Parrot is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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