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Birdsong field guide

Alexandrine Parakeet

Psittacula eupatria

The Alexandrine Parakeet is a large, vibrant green parrot distinguished by its massive red beak and prominent maroon shoulder patches. It is famously named after Alexander the Great, who introduced the species to Europe from Asia.

What it sounds like

A loud, powerful, and raucous 'kee-ak' or 'klee-ah' that is noticeably deeper and more resonant than the call of the Rose-ringed Parakeet.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Ding Li Yong · IndiaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the largest member of the Psittacula genus, measuring up to 58 centimeters in length primarily due to its long tail feathers.
The species exhibits sexual dimorphism, with adult males sporting a black neck ring and a rose-pink nape band that females lack.
Alexander the Great is credited with exporting these birds from Punjab to various Mediterranean countries as prized possessions for royalty.
They possess exceptionally powerful beaks capable of cracking hard-shelled nuts and even damaging structural wood in urban environments.
While native to South and Southeast Asia, they have successfully established naturalized feral populations in cities like Istanbul, Amsterdam, and Dubai.

Habitat

Varies from moist and dry deciduous forests and woodlands to mangrove swamps and cultivated agricultural lands.

Range

Native to South and Southeast Asia, including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Blossom-headed ParakeetPsittacula roseata Derbyan ParakeetPsittacula derbiana Echo ParakeetPsittacula eques Gray-headed ParakeetPsittacula finschii Layard's ParakeetPsittacula calthrapae Long-tailed ParakeetPsittacula longicauda Malabar ParakeetPsittacula columboides Mauritius Gray ParrotPsittacula bensoni

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