Hanging Parrot
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The hanging parrots are birds in the parrot genus Loriculus . This is a group of small parrots from tropical southern Asia.
These little parrots, about 13 cm (5 in) long, are mostly green plumaged and short-tailed. Often head coloring helps to identify individual species. These parrots are unique among birds for their ability to sleep upside down.
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