Red-breasted Parakeet
Psittacula alexandri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="psittacula-alexandri"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-breasted Parakeet (Psittacula alexandri) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (old world parakeets), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.8 cm and a weight of 150.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.8 cm | 12.9 in |
| Weight | 150.5 g | 5.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 28 days. Fledging: 50 days.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Psittacula |
| Species | Psittacula alexandri |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | ببغاء أحمر الصدر |
| Chinese | 绯胸鹦鹉 |
| French | Perruche à moustaches |
| German | Bartsittich |
| Indonesian | betet biasa |
| Japanese | ダルマインコ |
| Portuguese | periquito-de-bigode |
| Russian | Розовогрудый кольчатый попугай |
| Thai | นกแขกเต้า |
Distribution
Red-breasted Parakeet has been recorded in 10 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Psittaculidae family