Alexandrine Parakeet

Alexandrine Parakeet

Palaeornis eupatria

Near Threatened
Envergadura
42,0 cm
Peso
228,0 g
Familia
Psittaculidae
Orden
Psittaciformes

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The Alexandrine Parakeet is a large, near-threatened parakeet weighing about 228 g with a wingspan of 42 cm. Native to South and Southeast Asia, it is recognised by its large red bill, green plumage, and distinctive red shoulder patch, and is one of the largest ring-necked parakeet relatives.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 42,0 cm 16.5 in
Peso 228,0 g 8.04 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 19-21 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

3-4

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Psittaciformes (Loros)
Familia Psittaculidae (Periquitos del Viejo Mundo)
Genus Palaeornis
Especies Palaeornis eupatria

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Alexandrine Parakeet endangered?
The Alexandrine Parakeet has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Alexandrine Parakeet nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 19-21 days.
How big is the Alexandrine Parakeet?
The Alexandrine Parakeet has a wingspan of 42.0 cm, weight of 228.0 g.
What order and family does the Alexandrine Parakeet belong to?
The Alexandrine Parakeet (Palaeornis eupatria) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.

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