About the Sri Lanka Hanging-Parrot
The Sri Lanka Hanging-Parrot (Loriculus beryllinus) is a species of bird in the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), within the order Psittaciformes. This family contains 201 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code cehpar1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Loriculus beryllinus |
| Species Codes | cehpar1, SLHP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sri Lanka Hanging-Parrot belong to?
The Sri Lanka Hanging-Parrot (Loriculus beryllinus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Sri Lanka Hanging-Parrot?
The Sri Lanka Hanging-Parrot is a member of the Old World Parrots family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Sri Lanka Hanging-Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Sri Lanka Hanging-Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cehpar1, or on iNaturalist.