The yellow-throated hanging parrot (Loriculus pusillus) is a small parrot in the family Psittaculidae that is endemic to the Indonesian islands of Java and Bali. It lives in forest and the habitats next to it. Its body is green, with a yellow patch on the front of the neck and a red lower back. It feeds mainly on flowers, flower buds and small fruits. The birds often gather in large flocks, both in flight and while perched on tree branches, and they are known to call loudly around mealtimes. The species is threatened by the loss of its habitat.
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It is endemic to the Indonesian islands of Java and Bali.
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
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It is endemic to the Indonesian islands of Java and Bali.
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It is found in forest and adjacent habitats.
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It primarily eats flowers, flower buds, and small fruits.
Behavior
Yellow-throated hanging parrots often flock in large groups, both in flight and while perching on tree branches.
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It is endemic to the Indonesian islands of Java and Bali.
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