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    Flawless beauties: the hanging parrots

    Jun 05, 2024 3 minutes

    PARROTS

    ALL OF the hanging parrots (Loriculus) are gorgeous little creatures - but there is something about the blue-crowned (L. galgulus) that evokes the word “jewel” to my mind. Its brilliant clear colours, dainty form and wonderful plumage quality combine to make it the most attractive of the genus in my eyes. A precious jewel deserves close examination to perceive its flawless beauty and so it is with this little one. Its colours are so vibrant.

    Thirteen species of these miniature parrots are recognised, ranging in size from 13-15cm (5-6in). They are found

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