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SPECIES PROFILE
Alexandrine Parakeet (Psittacula eupatria)
Psittacula
IUCN STATUS
Near Threatened
CONSERVATION STATUS
Near Threatened
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Forests urban parks orchards
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Psittaciformes
FAMILY
Psittaculidae
GENUS
Psittacula
📋 Description
SIZE
56-62 cm long 200-300 g
COLORATION
Green with red shoulder patch males maroon nape band
ADAPTATIONS
Strong bill for cracking seeds large size for roosting
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Forests urban parks orchards
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
REPRODUCTION
Lays 2-4 eggs in tree cavities incubated 24-28 days
DIET DETAILS
Seeds fruits buds crops
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Pet trade deforestation
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Regal Parrots: Alexandrine Parakeets feed with 250-gram bodies eating 50 grams of seeds daily in Mumbai's orchards. Their red patches are bold.
2
Cavity Roosters: These parakeets cover 4000 sq km in Tamil Nadu's forests nesting in tree holes. Illegal trapping threatens their populations.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai Maharashtra
Guindy National Park in Chennai Tamil Nadu
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary in Kerala
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round Urban parks ensure visibility for spotting parakeets
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Listen for Alexandrine parakeets' loud screeches in treetops
