Blossom-headed Parakeet
NameBlossom-headed Parakeet
Common NameBlossom-headed Parakeet
Scientific NamePsittacula roseata
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)33
Weight (g)72.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a pinkish-red head fading to bluish-purple on the nape, with a black collar and chin stripe. Their body is green, paler on the underparts, with a long green tail tipped with blue. Females have a grey head, lack the black collar/chin stripe, and have a yellowish upper mandible. Both sexes have a red patch on the wing coverts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, ringing calls and screeches, often given in flight or while perched. They also produce softer chattering notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, found in countries such as India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesSexual dimorphism in head color (male pinkish-red, female grey), Long, pointed green tail, Overall green body plumage, Red patch on wing coverts, Orange-red upper mandible in males
Description
This medium-sized parakeet is characterized by its vibrant green body and long, pointed tail. It exhibits sexual dimorphism, with males having a distinctive pinkish-red head and females a grey head. They are social birds, often seen in flocks foraging in wooded areas.
