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Long-tailed Parakeet
Psittacula longicauda
Long-tailed Parakeet (Psittacula longicauda) — Parrots & Cockatoos of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Long-tailed Parakeet (Psittacula longicauda) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 107 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Psittacula
- Species longicauda
Where it lives
Andaman and Nicobar Is., Malay Pen., Sumatra and most satellites, and Borneo
Quick facts
- Weight
- 107 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Long-tailed 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 Long-tailed Parakeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Long-tailed Parakeet (Psittacula longicauda) is a member of the Psittaculidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Andaman and Nicobar Is., Malay Pen., Sumatra and most satellites, and Borneo.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 107 g, with a wing length of about 14.7 cm and a tail of around 19.3 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 878,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Long-tailed Parakeet?
The Long-tailed Parakeet is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 107 g.
Where does the Long-tailed Parakeet live?
The Long-tailed Parakeet is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Andaman and Nicobar Is., Malay Pen., Sumatra and most satellites, and Borneo, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Long-tailed Parakeet belong to?
The Long-tailed Parakeet (Psittacula longicauda) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Long-tailed Parakeet eat?
The Long-tailed Parakeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Long-tailed Parakeet migrate?
The Long-tailed Parakeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Long-tailed Parakeet endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Long-tailed Parakeet make?
1 real field recording of the Long-tailed Parakeet — including its flight call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Long-tailed Parakeet's range?
The Long-tailed Parakeet has a mapped global range of about 878,000 km².
Conservation
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