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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Blossom-headed Parakeet

Psittacula roseata

A small, slender psittacine characterized by the male's vibrant rose-pink head and pale yellow beak, often found in open forest canopy. It is closely related to the Plum-headed Parakeet but occupies a distinct range in Southeast Asia.

What it sounds like

A series of high-pitched, musical 'tooi-tooi' whistles, notably softer and more melodic than the Rose-ringed Parakeet.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Lars Lachmann · IndiaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Sexual dimorphism is striking: males have a pinkish-red head fading to lilac, while females have a pale greyish-blue head.
Unlike the Plum-headed Parakeet, the Blossom-headed Parakeet has a distinct pale yellow upper mandible in both sexes.
They are secondary cavity nesters, frequently utilizing abandoned holes made by woodpeckers or barbets for breeding.
The species is highly social and often seen in small flocks congregating in flowering trees to feed on nectar, petals, and fruits.
Currently listed as Near Threatened, its population is declining due to habitat fragmentation and the illegal wildlife trade.

Habitat

Deciduous forests, open woodlands, and forest edges adjacent to cultivated land.

Range

Southeast Asia, including Northeast India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Alexandrine ParakeetPsittacula eupatria 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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