I LIVE IN ASIA
The blue-crowned hanging parrot is native to southern Asia in countries such as Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia. They often frequent subtropical and mangrove forests.
I AM AN OMNIVORE
The blue-crowned hanging parrot feeds on flower buds and fruits. They will also eat a range of insects like mealworms and maggots.
BLUE-CROWNED HANGING PARROTS ARE SOCIAL
Blue-crowned hanging parrots are somewhat social and have been known to live in small groups of a few individuals.
LIVING LIFE UPSIDE-DOWN
The blue-crowned hanging parrot’s name comes from its ability to roost and sleep in an upside-down position. They are the only species of bird in the world that sleep like this. This bird species will also shower and sometimes eat in the same position as it sleeps.
HELPING THE BLUE-CROWNED HANGING PARROT IN THE WILD
The blue-crowned hanging parrot at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is enrolled in the Species Survival Plan (SSP). SSP is a program implemented by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) to help ensure a genetically viable population exists.
I AM IMPORTANT TO MY ECOSYSTEM
The blue-crowned hanging parrot plays a very important role in dispersing seeds within their environment, which aids in boosting biodiversity in the environment.