About the Vernal Hanging-Parrot
The vernal hanging parrot 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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Loriculus vernalis |
| Species Codes | vehpar1, VHPA, VEHP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Vernal Hanging-Parrot belong to?
The Vernal Hanging-Parrot (Loriculus vernalis) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Vernal Hanging-Parrot?
The vernal hanging parrot 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 t...
Where can I report a Vernal Hanging-Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Vernal Hanging-Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vehpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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