# Alexandrine Parakeet (*Psittacula eupatria*) The Alexandrine Parakeet is a colorful bird with a long tail and a cheerful personality. They love to chatter and can even learn to say a few words! These birds are often found in flocks, making them fun to watch. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Forests - **Also known as:** Alexandrine Parrot ![Alexandrine Parakeet](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Alexandrine_parakeet_%28Psittacula_eupatria_eupatria%29_male.jpg&width=800) Photo: Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alexandrine_parakeet_%28Psittacula_eupatria_eupatria%29_male.jpg) ## Appearance The Alexandrine Parakeet is a large, vibrant green parrot with a distinctive red beak tipped in yellow. Males boast a striking rose-pink and black neck ring, while females typically lack this collar, appearing slightly duller. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Psittaciformes - **Family:** Psittacidae - **Genus:** Psittacula ## Interesting facts - Their name honors Alexander the Great, who is said to have brought them to Europe! - These large green parrots can grow almost two feet long, including their impressive tail! - They often gather in huge noisy flocks, making a vibrant spectacle in the sky! - Wild Alexandrine Parakeets can live over 25 years, a truly long life for a bird! ## Special abilities - **Voice Mimicry Master:** Alexandrine Parakeets can mimic human speech and other sounds, helping them communicate within diverse environments. - **Nutcracker Beak:** Alexandrine Parakeets have a powerful, curved red beak that helps them crack open tough nuts and seeds with ease. - **Tree Gripper Feet:** Alexandrine Parakeets have zygodactyl feet that help them grip branches and climb trees like an expert acrobat. - **Flock Communicator:** Alexandrine Parakeets use loud squawks and whistles to warn their flock of danger and maintain group cohesion. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 58-62 cm - **Wingspan:** 30-38 cm - **Weight:** 0.2-0.3 kg - **Lifespan:** 25-30 years - **Speed:** 40 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 2-4 - **Incubation:** 24-28 days ## Diet & Feeding These parrots munch on seeds, fruits, nuts, and flower nectar, using strong beaks to crack tough shells. - **Primary Foods:** Seeds, Fruits, Nuts, Berries, Flower Nectar, Buds - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eats:** Mango Tree (*Mangifera indica*) — Feeds on its ripe fruits, sometimes causing crop damage. - **Eats:** Guava Tree (*Psidium guajava*) — Consumes its fruits, which can impact agricultural yields. - **Eaten by:** [Peregrine Falcon](https://www.snappit.app/explore/peregrine-falcon) (*Falco peregrinus*) — This swift raptor sometimes preys on adult parakeets. - **Eaten by:** House Crow (*Corvus splendens*) — Crows are known to raid nests for eggs and chicks. ## Traits - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Singing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/singing): Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Longevous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/longevous): This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always watch birds from a distance and never try to touch them in the wild. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Alexandrine Parakeet? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Alexandrine Parakeet? 58-62 cm ### What is Alexandrine Parakeet's wingspan? 30-38 cm ### How much does Alexandrine Parakeet weigh? 0.2-0.3 kg ### How long does Alexandrine Parakeet live? 25-30 years ### How fast can Alexandrine Parakeet move? 40 km/h ### What does Alexandrine Parakeet eat? These parrots munch on seeds, fruits, nuts, and flower nectar, using strong beaks to crack tough shells. ### Where is Alexandrine Parakeet usually found? Forests ## Where to spot - [Schlosspark Biebrich](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/schlosspark-biebrich-wiesbaden) — Hessen, DE · Park ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Alexandrine Parakeet: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/alexandrine-parakeet)