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Yellow-throated Hanging Parrot (Loriculus pusillus)
Also Known As: Javan Hanging Parrot, Little Hanging Parrot
Juvenile Yellow-throated Hanging Parrot
Credit: © Stefan Behrens
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Did You Know?
Hanging Parrots acquired their name because they normally hang upside down while roosting, head facing downwards.
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:About 10,000
Range: Java and Bali, Indonesia.
Habitat:
Found up to 1450m (4756 ft) in forest, forest edge and swamp forest.
Threat Summary:
This species is threatened by deforestation, although it seems to tolerate this somewhat better than most parrots. This it can do so long as there are some tall trees left.
IUCN Rating:
Near-threatened
Wild Diet:
Feeds on nectar, fruit, figs, leaf buds and flowers.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Probably nomadic in response to food availability. Seen in pairs, singly or in small groups, with larger gatherings at flowering trees. Very visible in flight, but difficult to spot while foraging in treetop foliage. Birds very active, fluttering rapidly from one tree to the next.
Clutch and Egg Size:
2 broad-oval eggs, 19.5 x 15.0mm (0.8 x 0.6 in).
Breeding Season:
March-May
More Info Sites:
http://zipcodezoo.com/Animals/L/Loriculus_pusillus.asp
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