Yellow-throated Hanging-Parrot
Loriculus pusillus
Tiny short-tailed parrot, endemic to Java and Bali. Leaf-green overall, with a bright red rump, pale eyes, and dainty orange bill. Pale orange patch on the chest is not always apparent. No similar species exist in its restricted range. Inhabits forested and wooded areas in lowlands and foothills. Due to its size and coloration, can be difficult to see; listen for its high-pitched “tsee!”, often given while in flight. Unlike larger parrots, does not tend to gather in large flocks, usually moving singly or in pairs. Often visits flowers.
Identification
The yellow-throated hanging parrot is small. Its body is green, with a yellow patch on the front of its neck. Its lower back is red.
Taxonomy
- Scientific name
- Loriculus pusillus
- Authority
- Gray, GR, 1859
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Genus
- Loriculus
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Behavior
Yellow-throated hanging parrots often flock in large groups, both in flight and while perching on tree branches. They are known to vocalize loudly around mealtimes.
Conservation
- Population trend
- declining
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Distribution
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