Green Hanging Parrot (Loriculus exilis)



 
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This bird species including the bird's small because it only measured about 10 cm.

Description and distribution
This type of small parrot, measuring about 10 cm. Interesting habits of these birds are always rested with wire or hanging on a tree branch, with the position of feet above and below the head. The dominant color is green with red backs.
In males, the throat is red. While in females, this red color will shrink or disappear altogether. Red beak. Crown green. The spread of this bird is only found in P. Sulawesi. b. Status of populations in the natural population, estimated at more than 10,000 fish, which inhabit the forest areas, coastal mangrove forests, around villages and open areas. These birds can live from the lowlands to an altitude of 1,000 m above sea level.
 This species is protected under the Decree of the Minister of Agriculture. 757/Kpts/Um/12/1979, and confirmed again by Government Regulation No. 7 / 1999.

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