Blue-crowned hanging parrot

The blue-crowned hanging parrot is a parrot species endemic to southern Burma and Thailand, Malaya, Singapore, and Indonesia. These parrots are 12 cm (4.7 in) in height and weigh 28 g (0.99 oz) and have a longevity of 14 years. They are recognized by their green plumage, black beak and characteristic blue feathers arranged like a crown on their head.

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Distribution

Region

Southeast Asia

Typical Environment

Occurs from southern Myanmar and peninsular Thailand through Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore to Sumatra, Borneo, and nearby islands. It inhabits lowland evergreen and secondary forests, forest edges, mangroves, plantations, and urban parks with mature trees. The species forages high in the canopy but will descend to flowering shrubs in gardens. It tolerates some habitat disturbance provided flowering and fruiting resources and nesting cavities remain available.

Altitude Range

Sea level to 1200 m

Climate Zone

Tropical

Characteristics

Size12 cm

Wing Span18–22 cm

Male Weight0.028 kg

Female Weight0.027 kg

Life Expectancy14 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 2/5

Useful to know

Named for its habit of sleeping upside down like a bat, the blue-crowned hanging parrot is a tiny, fast-flying forest parrot. Males show a vivid blue crown and a red throat patch, while females lack the red bib and have a subtler crown. It adapts well to forest edges and gardens where flowering and fruiting trees are present. Despite being small, it plays a role in pollination by visiting blossoms for nectar.

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Behaviour

Temperament

social and active

Flight Pattern

short rapid wingbeats

Social Behavior

Often seen in pairs or small, noisy flocks moving rapidly between fruiting and flowering trees. They roost and sometimes rest hanging upside down. Nesting is in tree cavities; females famously tuck leaves under their rump feathers to carry nest material. Pairs are monogamous during the breeding season and defend the immediate nest area.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

High-pitched, thin twitters and tinkling notes, often given in rapid series during flight. Contact calls are sharp, squeaky chirps; flocks can be conspicuously noisy when feeding.

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Preferred Environment

Requires Supplement

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