These parrots are often observed hanging upside down from branches, a behavior that has earned them the nickname "bat parrots." They primarily inhabit rainforests and have a diet consisting mainly of plants, especially figs and various flowers.

While specific details about the individual blue-crowned hanging parrots at Copenhagen Zoo, such as their names, arrival dates, or participation in breeding programs, are not readily available, the zoo is committed to conservation efforts. Copenhagen Zoo actively engages in breeding endangered species, scientific research, educational outreach, and conservation work at local, national, and international levels.