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SPECIES PROFILE
Vernal Hanging-Parrot (Loriculus vernalis)
Loriculus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
DIET
Frugivorous
HABITAT
Forests orchards gardens
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Psittaciformes
FAMILY
Psittaculidae
GENUS
Loriculus
📋 Description
SIZE
13-15 cm long 25-35 g
COLORATION
Green with blue throat red rump hanging posture
ADAPTATIONS
Strong bill for seed cracking hangs upside down to feed
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Forests orchards gardens
DIET
Frugivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
REPRODUCTION
Lays 2-4 eggs in tree cavities incubated 20-22 days
DIET DETAILS
Fruits seeds nectar
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Deforestation pet trade
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Hanging Feeders: Vernal Hanging-Parrots hang with 30-gram bodies eating 10 grams of fruits daily in Kerala's forests. Their hanging posture is unique.
2
Cavity Nesters: These parrots cover 2000 sq km in Tamil Nadu's woodlands nesting in tree holes. Habitat loss threatens their roosts.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary in Kerala
Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Watch vernal hanging-parrots hanging from branches while feeding
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Year-round Forests ensure visibility for spotting hanging-parrots
