Parrots (Psittacidae) - HBW 4

Vernal Hanging-parrot (Loriculus vernalis)

French: Coryllis vernal German: Frühlingspapageichen Spanish: Lorículo Vernal
Other common names: Indian Hanging-parrot/Lorikeet

Taxonomy: Psittacus vernalis Sparrman, 1787, Cachar.
Forms a superspecies with L. beryllinus. Birds of S India formerly placed in race rubropygialis, on basis of darker coloration and duller red rump, but these differences subsequently put down to individual variation and/or wear. Monotypic.

Distribution: SW, S & E India and E Nepal through S China and SE Asia to Indochina, except Malay Peninsula; Andamans, Nicobars and Mergui Archipelago.