Vernal Hanging Parrot
Loriculus vernalis
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The vernal hanging parrot (Loriculus vernalis) 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.
This is a small, mainly green hanging parrot, only 14 cm long with a short tail.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Vernal hanging parrot
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
