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Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot  (Loriculus galgulus)

Also Known As: Malay Hanging Parrot, Malay Loriquet, Blue-topped Hanging Parrot, Sapphire-crowned Hanging Parrot
 
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Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot

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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Quiet and shy, with a melodic call. Has a gentle nature. Is messy due to high fruit diet; susceptible to fungal infections.

Captive Status:
Uncommon

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Planted walk-in aviary,minimum length 1.5m (5 ft); outdoors if in warm climate, with small attached shelter.

Enrichment:
House with other individuals, provide daily bathing bowls. Provide unsprayed flowering branches, and willow and elder branches to strip.

Nest Box Size:
Nest log 15cm x 40cm (6 x 15.6 in).

Clutch Size:
3-4

Incubation Time:
20 days

Fledging Age:
5 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.geocities.com/hpfpic/

More Info Sites:
http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/birdinformation/hangingparrots.php

http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E181.htm&Pic=181_1.JPG

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue-crowned_Hanging_Parrot

http://www.birdcare.com.au/blue_crowned_hanging_parrot.htm