Loriculus

The Loriculus genus includes several small parrots that are native to the southern Asia.

When sleeping they hang upside down – like bats – which is unique among birds.

They are about 11-15 cm long and mostly bright green with short tails.

Species

Loriculus amabilis
Moluccan Hanging Parrot

Loriculus aurantiifrons
Orange-fronted Hanging Parrot

Loriculus beryllinus
Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot

Loriculus bonapartei
Black-billed Hanging Parrot

Loriculus camiguinensis
Camiguin Hanging Parrot

Loriculus catamene
Sangihe Hanging Parrot

Loriculus exilis
Pygmy Hanging Parrot

Loriculus flosculus
Wallace’s Hanging Parrot

Loriculus galgulus
Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot

Loriculus philippensis
Philippine Hanging Parrot

Loriculus pusillus
Yellow-throated Hanging Parrot

Loriculus sclateri
Sula Hanging Parrot

Loriculus stigmatus
Great Hanging Parrot

Loriculus tener
Bismarck Hanging Parrot

Loriculus vernalis
Vernal Hanging Parrot

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