Malabar Parakeet
NameMalabar Parakeet
Common NameMalabar Parakeet
Scientific NamePsittacula columboides
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)38
Weight (g)110
Plumage DetailsMales have a grey head, a black collar extending to a blue-green band on the nape, and a blue-green body. The underparts are paler. The upper mandible is red with a yellow tip, and the lower mandible is dark. Females have a duller grey head, a less prominent black collar, and an all-dark bill. Both sexes have a long blue tail with a white tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of sharp, shrill, and high-pitched calls, often repeated in flight or while perched.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Western Ghats mountain range in southwestern India.
Identifying Featuresgrey head, blue-green body, black collar, red upper mandible (male), long blue tail
Description
This medium-sized parakeet is characterized by its grey head, blue-green body, and a distinctive black collar. It is endemic to the Western Ghats of India, typically found foraging for fruits and seeds in moist forest habitats.
