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Vernal Hanging Parrot

Vernal Hanging Parrot

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The Vernal Hanging Parrot is a small, predominantly green parrot known for its unique habit of sleeping upside down, hanging by one foot. It is found across a wide range of Southeast Asia.
Where to spot
Forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas across much of mainland Southeast Asia.
How to spot
Look for small, fast-flying green birds among the foliage. Their soft, high-pitched calls are often heard. Spot them hanging quietly from branches.
When to spot
Year-round, active during daylight hours. Best observed during early morning or late afternoon feeding.
File:Loriculus vernalis -Ganeshgudi, Karnataka, India -male-8-1c.jpg
File:Loriculus vernalis -Ganeshgudi, Karnataka, India -male-8-1c.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
These tiny parrots are named 'hanging parrots' due to their remarkable ability to sleep and rest while suspended completely upside down from branches.
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