Alexandrine parakeet
Scientific name: Psittacula eupatria
The Alexandrine parakeet is a striking bird, characterised by its vibrant green feathers and long tail. This bird also has distinctive maroon-coloured shoulder patches.
This type of parakeet is sexually dimorphic (which means there are clear differences between the female and male). The male has a distinctive pink colour around the back of its neck and a black stipe across the front of its neck whereas the females lack this feature.
There are 5 different sub-species of Alexandrine parakeet and all vary slightly in colour.
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Size Fact
Alexandrine parakeets can grow up to 60cm in length. Half of this length is made up by their tail feathers.
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Food Fact
Alexandrine parakeets are herbivores and eat nectar, seeds, buds, flowers and fruits.
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Fun Fact
These birds are becoming a common sight in some European cities as escaped pets become established in the wild!
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