Blue-crowned Hanging-Parrot
NameBlue-crowned Hanging-Parrot
Common NameBlue-crowned Hanging-Parrot
Scientific NameLoriculus galgulus
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)10.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage. Males feature a distinctive sky-blue crown, a small red patch on the throat, and a prominent red rump. Females have a less distinct or absent blue crown and red throat patch.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, sharp, and often repeated 'tsit-tsit' or 'squeaky' calls, typically given in flight or while foraging.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, found across the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and various smaller islands in the region.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (12-13 cm), Bright green plumage, Blue crown (males), Red throat patch (males), Red rump, Short tail, Black beak
Description
This diminutive parrot is characterized by its vibrant green plumage and a unique habit of hanging upside down while feeding. It is an active and arboreal species, often found in the canopy of forests and cultivated areas.
