Alexandrine Parakeet
NameAlexandrine Parakeet
Common NameAlexandrine Parakeet
Scientific NamePsittacula eupatria
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)53
Length (cm)58
Weight (g)250
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage, lighter on the underparts. Males have a black neck band extending to a rose-pink band on the nape. Both sexes display a maroon-red patch on the shoulders. The beak is large, curved, and bright red with a yellow tip, and there is a pale yellow eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, ringing, and often screeching calls. They possess a wide range of vocalizations and are capable of mimicking human speech and other sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeNative to South and Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Thailand. Feral populations have established in various other regions globally.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size among parakeets, Prominent red beak with yellow tip, Black neck ring and rose-pink nape band (males), Maroon shoulder patch, Long tail feathers
Description
The Alexandrine Parakeet is a large, long-tailed parrot predominantly green in plumage, known for its distinctive red beak and loud calls. Males feature a prominent black neck ring and a rose-pink band on the nape, while both sexes have a maroon patch on their shoulders.
