The Blue Crowned Hanging Parrot (Loriculus galgulus) is a tiny and luminous parrot which roosts upside down. It enjoys taking a bath in the rain in the same position. It is the only species of birds that sleeps inverted. It has a variety of different calls and can also imitate noises.
Southern Burma, Thailand, Malaya, Singapore, Indonesia
Flowers, buds, fruits, seeds
14 years
28 years
Least concern
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