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Parrots

Alexandrine Parakeet

Psittacula eupatria

Alexandrine Parakeet (Psittacula eupatria) — Parrots & Cockatoos of South & Southeast Asia.

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The Alexandrine Parakeet (Psittacula eupatria) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 214 g.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
Genus Psittacula
Species eupatria

Where it lives

India through southeastern Asia

South & Southeast Asia

Quick facts

Weight: 214 g
Diet: Omnivores
Family: Psittaculidae
Order: Psittaciformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Alexandrine Parakeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.

Behaviour

A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.

Migration

The Alexandrine Parakeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Alexandrine Parakeet (Psittacula eupatria) is a member of the Psittaculidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR India through se Asia.

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 214 g, with a wing length of about 21 cm and a tail of around 28.9 cm.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 3.2 million km².

Songs & calls

Alexandrine Parakeet — Call

Recorded by Sam Hambly Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Alexandrine Parakeet?

The Alexandrine Parakeet is a large bird that weighs around 214 g.

Where does the Alexandrine Parakeet live?

The Alexandrine Parakeet is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR India through se Asia, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Alexandrine Parakeet belong to?

The Alexandrine Parakeet (Psittacula eupatria) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.

What does the Alexandrine Parakeet eat?

The Alexandrine Parakeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.

Does the Alexandrine Parakeet migrate?

The Alexandrine Parakeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

What sound does the Alexandrine Parakeet make?

1 real field recording of the Alexandrine Parakeet — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.

How large is the Alexandrine Parakeet's range?

The Alexandrine Parakeet has a mapped global range of about 3.2 million km².