Vernal Hanging Parrot
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Old World Parrots

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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Last updated September 29, 2026.