Plum-headed Parakeet
NamePlum-headed Parakeet
Common NamePlum-headed Parakeet
Scientific NamePsittacula cyanocephala
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)33
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsMales have a plum-red head with a dark collar, a green body, and a long blue tail tipped with yellow. They also feature a prominent red patch on the wing. Females have a grayish-blue head, lack the red wing patch, and have a less vibrant collar.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of shrill, chattering, and whistling calls, often given in flight or while perched in flocks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Indian subcontinent, including India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and parts of Pakistan and Myanmar.
Identifying FeaturesPlum-colored head (male), Grayish-blue head (female), Green body plumage, Long, yellow-tipped tail, Red patch on wing (male)
Description
The Plum-headed Parakeet is a medium-sized, sexually dimorphic parrot native to the Indian subcontinent. Males are distinguished by their vibrant plum-colored heads, while females have grayish-blue heads. These social birds are often seen in flocks, foraging for food in trees.
