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Ceylon Hanging Parrot  (Loriculus beryllinus)

Also Known As: Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot, Ceylon Lorikeet
 
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Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Hanging Parrot foraging

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Did You Know?
The Ceylon Hanging Parrot will sometimes get intoxicated on palm wine!

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Around 10,000

Range: Found in Sri Lanka.

Habitat:
Found in a variety of habitats from sea level to 1600m (5248 ft); found in coconut groves, evergreen and deciduous forest, semi-cultivated tracts, open woodland and near settlements.

Threat Summary:
Bird trade a potential threat.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Eats fruits and figs.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Very acrobatic when feeding, encountered in pairs or family groups; outside the breeding season brings larger flocks. Easily approached. Breeding displays comical, with male approaching his mate in upright stance, tail spread with bill raised, throat puffed up and rump feathers up.

Clutch and Egg Size:
2 to 4 eggs

Breeding Season:
Starts in January, nesting March-May.

More Info Sites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loriculus_beryllinus

http://www.info.lk/srilanka/srilankabirds/endemicdbirds/giramaliththa.htm