How difficult is it to keep Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot?

Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.

What is the lifespan of Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot?

The average lifespan of Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot is About 14 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot get?

Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot typically reaches 12cm (28g) as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot?

The price of Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot varies significantly depending on variety, age, sex, and the individual animal's condition. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot

Q: What should I feed Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot?

Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot feeds on: Fruit (apple, pear, pomegranate, guava), berries, nectar, small seeds, insectivorous food and mealworms. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

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Loriculus galgulus

A tiny parrot 12 cm long and 28 g in weight, green with a crown-like patch of blue. It roosts hanging upside down, hence hanging parrot, and lives mainly on fruit and nectar.

Difficulty

Advanced

Temperature

15〜30℃

Lifespan

About 14 years

Size

12cm (28g)

Humidity

40〜60%

Diet

Fruit (apple, pear, pomegranate, guava), berries, nectar, small seeds, insectivorous food and mealworms

About

The blue-crowned hanging parrot (Loriculus galgulus) is a tiny parrot of southern Burma and Thailand, Malaya, Singapore and Indonesia (Sumatra, Java and Borneo). Green plumage, a black beak and the blue feathers arranged like a crown on the head identify it. Linnaeus described it in 1758, and it is now one of 14 hanging parrots in the genus Loriculus. In the wild it travels the canopy and middle storey, seen singly, in pairs, or outside the breeding season in parties of 150 or more. It roosts upside down, which is where the name hanging parrot comes from. The diet leans strongly on fruit and nectar: flowers, buds and the fruits of various figs, along with Erythrina and durian blossom and the mesocarp of oil-palm fruit. In captivity a planted walk-in aviary at least 1.5 m long is recommended, and outdoor housing with a small attached shelter works in a warm climate. Clutches are of three to four eggs.

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Lifespan of the Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot

The Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot lives About 14 years.

It is 12 cm tall, weighs 28 g and has a longevity of 14 years.

Size of the Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot

The Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot grows to 12cm (28g).

Basic Info

Origin

Southern Burma and Thailand, Malaya, Singapore and Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Borneo)

Lifespan

About 14 years

Size

Care Specifications

PeacefulGroup

Sources: World Parrot Trust Parrot Encyclopedia / Wikipedia - Blue-crowned hanging parrot

References & Sources

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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Loriculus galgulus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Synonyms: Psittacus galgulus

Authority databases: GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

CITES Appendix IIIUCN LC · Least Concern

Loriculus galgulus. The order Psittaciformes is listed in CITES Appendix II except for species placed in Appendix I, so this species is Appendix II and international trade requires an export permit.

Sources: CITES Appendices (Appendix II) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.