Loriculus pusillus
The Yellow-throated Hanging Parrot, Loriculus pusillus, is a diminutive and enchanting member of the Psittaculidae family, endemic to the islands of Java and Bali. Measuring approximately 11-12 cm (4.3-4.7 inches) in length and weighing a mere 15-20 grams, it is notably the smallest species within the hanging parrot genus. Its plumage is predominantly a vibrant emerald green, brilliantly contrasted by a diagnostic lemon-yellow throat patch, a crimson-red rump, and matching undertail coverts, ...
This species primarily inhabits moist lowland and hill forests, including primary and secondary growth, forest edges, and cultivated areas like coconut plantations and orchards, typically at elevations up to 1,300 meters.
Its diet primarily consists of nectar, soft fruits, flowers, buds, and small seeds, obtained through agile foraging, often while hanging upside down.
The Yellow-throated Hanging Parrot is a diurnal and highly arboreal species, renowned for its characteristic posture of hanging upside down from branches while foraging, roosting, or even sleeping. It forages actively in pairs or small, agile flocks, often numbering up to 10-15 individuals, glean...
The Yellow-throated Hanging Parrot is strictly endemic to the Indonesian islands of Java and Bali, including several smaller associated islets. Its distribution spans across both lowlands and mountainous regions, with observations recorded from sea level up to elevations of approximately 1,300 me...
Near Threatened
- It is the smallest known species within the 'hanging parrot' genus, Loriculus. - The scientific name 'pusillus' is Latin for 'very small' or 'tiny,' aptly describing this bird. - This parrot is a master of acrobatics, often observed hanging completely upside down for extended periods while feed...