Alexandrine Parakeet
Psittacula eupatria
The Alexandrine Parakeet (Psittacula eupatria) is a uncommon old world parrot found in 37 countries, weighing about 214 g. The Alexandrine parakeet, also known as the Alexandrine parrot, is a medium-sized parrot in the genus Psittacula of the family Psittaculidae, native to South Asia and Southeast Asia.
About the Alexandrine Parakeet
The Alexandrine parakeet, also known as the Alexandrine parrot, is a medium-sized parrot in the genus Psittacula of the family Psittaculidae, native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. It is named after Alexander the Great, who transported numerous birds from Punjab to various European and Mediterranean countries and regions, where they were prized by the royalty, nobility and warlords.
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How to identify it
The Alexandrine parakeet is one of the largest parakeets, measuring 56 to 62 cm (22 to 24 in) from the top of the head to the tip of the tail and weighing 200 to 300 g (7.1 to 10.6 oz). The tail measures 28 to 35 cm (11 to 14 in). It is predominantly green with a light blue-grey sheen on the cheeks and nape (back of the neck), yellow-green abdomen, red patch on the shoulders and massive red beak with yellow tips. The upper-side of the tail passes from green at the top to blue further down, and is yellow at the tip. The underside of the tail is yellow. Adults are sexually dimorphic.
What the Alexandrine Parakeet sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United Kingdom, Spain, United States, Czechia, Portugal.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Alexandrine Parakeet?
- The Alexandrine parakeet is one of the largest parakeets, measuring 56 to 62 cm (22 to 24 in) from the top of the head to the tip of the tail and weighing 200 to 300 g (7.1 to 10.6 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Alexandrine Parakeet?
- The Alexandrine Parakeet is a medium sized bird weighing about 214 g.
- Where can you see an Alexandrine Parakeet?
- The Alexandrine Parakeet occurs in 37 countries, including India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates and Türkiye.
- What does an Alexandrine Parakeet sound like?
- You can listen to a field recording of the Alexandrine Parakeet on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to an Alexandrine Parakeet?
- The Alexandrine Parakeet is most easily confused with the Plum-headed Parakeet, the Blue-winged Parakeet and the Red-breasted Parakeet.
- Is the Alexandrine Parakeet endangered?
- The Alexandrine Parakeet is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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