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Sri Lanka Hanging-Parrot

Sri Lanka Hanging-Parrot

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The Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot is a small, vibrant green parrot endemic to Sri Lanka. It is characterized by its red crown and rump, and a distinctive orange patch on its throat.
Where to spot
Forests, woodlands, and gardens throughout Sri Lanka.
How to spot
Look for small green parrots feeding in fruiting or flowering trees. Their high-pitched calls are often heard. Spot them hanging upside down, a key behavior.
When to spot
Year-round, active during the day.
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File:Loriculus beryllinus -Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka -adult-8-3c.jpg
File:Loriculus beryllinus -Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka -adult-8.jpg
File:Loriculus beryllinus -Sri Lanka -adult-8.jpg
File:Loriculus beryllinus (AM LB8328-6).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Loriculus beryllinus -Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka -adult-8-3c.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Loriculus beryllinus -Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka -adult-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Loriculus beryllinus -Sri Lanka -adult-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is primarily frugivorous and nectarivorous, playing a significant role in seed dispersal and pollination within its native forests.
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