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Plum-headed Parakeet
Himalayapsitta cyanocephala
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Least Concern
Wingspan
25.4 cm
Weight
69.5 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Plum-headed Parakeet (Himalayapsitta cyanocephala) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (old world parakeets), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.4 cm and a weight of 69.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.4 cm | 10.0 in |
| Weight | 69.5 g | 2.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 24 days. Fledging: 42 days.
Clutch Size
4-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Himalayapsitta |
| Species | Himalayapsitta cyanocephala |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Plum-headed Parakeet endangered?
The Plum-headed Parakeet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Plum-headed Parakeet nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 24 days. Fledging: 42 days.
How big is the Plum-headed Parakeet?
The Plum-headed Parakeet has a wingspan of 25.4 cm, weight of 69.5 g.
What order and family does the Plum-headed Parakeet belong to?
The Plum-headed Parakeet (Himalayapsitta cyanocephala) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.
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