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Blue Crowned Hanging Parrot

About Blue Crowned Hanging Parrot

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.

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Habitat

Southern Burma, Thailand, Malaya, Singapore, Indonesia

Primary Diet

Flowers, buds, fruits, seeds

Life span - wild

14 years

Life span - captivity

28 years

Conservation status

Least concern

Pet potential

Images

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