Yellow-throated Hanging Parrot
A species of Hanging Parrots Scientific name : Loriculus pusillus Genus : Hanging Parrots
Yellow-throated Hanging Parrot, A species of Hanging Parrots
Botanical name: Loriculus pusillus
Genus: Hanging Parrots
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Description
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Description
The yellow-throated hanging parrot (Loriculus pusillus) is a small species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to the Indonesian islands of Java and Bali. It is found in forest and adjacent habitats. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
12 cm
Feeding Habits
Yellow-throated Hanging Parrot primarily feeds in flowering trees such as Erythrina and Ficus, and on Cassia siamea flowers, showcasing a preference for nectar and plant materials.
Habitat
The habitat of yellow-throated Hanging Parrot typically includes lowland swamp forests and montane forests. These birds are also found in more open areas where Casuarina trees are prevalent, adapting to varying environmental conditions within these broader habitats.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Hanging Parrots Species
Yellow-throated Hanging Parrot