Alexandrine Parakeet
Alexandrine Parakeet (<em>Psittacula eupatria</em>) is a species of Old World Parrots (<em>Psittaculidae</em>) in the order Parrots.
Overview
Alexandrine Parakeet (Psittacula eupatria) is a species of Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) in the order Parrots. A large green parakeet with a heavy red bill and a black-and-pink neck ring in males; named after Alexander the Great; a popular cage bird in South Asia; feeds on fruit and seeds in forests.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Psittacula; binomial: Psittacula eupatria; authority: (Linnaeus, 1766). Typical size: 50-62cm (incl. long tail). Average lifespan: 20-30 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
