The Essential Guide to Alexandrine Parakeets: Care, Housing, and More


The Essential Guide to Alexandrine Parakeets: Care, Housing, and More

The Alexandrine parakeet (Psittacula eupatria), also known as the large Indian parakeet, is a medium-sized parrot native to South Asia. It is a popular pet bird due to its striking appearance and playful personality.

Alexandrine parakeets are sexually dimorphic, meaning that males and females have different physical characteristics. Males have a bright green plumage with a red beak and a black stripe on their throats. Females are duller in color, with a greenish-gray plumage and a black beak. Both males and females have long, pointed tails and strong, hooked beaks.

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