Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Psittaciformes
Family
Psittacidae
Genus
Loriculus
Species
Loriculus vernalis
Distinguishing features
It is a small, mainly green hanging parrot with a short tail. The adult male has a red rump and bill, and blue throat patch. The female has a green patch. (Wikipedia)
Size
- Up to 14 cm (Length of specimen)
Wingspan
- Wingspan data is not yet available.
Synonyms
Distribution and habitat preferences
It 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 food.
It is found in dry jungle and areas of cultivation. (Wikipedia)
Diet
It eats fruit, seeds, buds and blossoms. (Wikipedia)
