Blue-crowned Hanging-Parrot (Loriculus galgulus)

Blue-crowned Hanging-Parrot, a reference photo — Photo: Lip Kee Yap · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The blue-crowned hanging parrot (Loriculus galgulus) is a parrot species endemic to southern Burma and Thailand, Malaya, Singapore, and Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Borneo). 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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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Blue-crowned Hanging-Parrot being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Loriculus stigmatus
Loriculus vernalis
Loriculus philippensis
Bolbopsittacus lunulatus
Forpus modestus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittaculidae
Genus: Loriculus
Species: Loriculus galgulus

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