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Lord Derby's Parakeet

Psittacula derbiana

Lord Derby's Parakeet is a colorful bird with bright green feathers and a lovely voice. They are friendly and love to play, making them special pets for those who can care for them.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Lord Derby's Parakeet has a vibrant green body contrasting with a bluish-grey head, a distinctive black chin stripe, and a bright red band across its chest. Males boast a two-toned beak, while females have an entirely black one, making them visually unique.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPsittaciformesFamilyPsittacidaeGenusPsittacula
Lord Derby's Parakeet
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Lord Derby's Parakeet

Category

Birds

Rarity

Rare

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Boy and girl Lord Derby's Parakeets have different colored beaks!

Their super long tails can make up half of their entire body length!

These parakeets use their strong feet to hold food while they munch!

They often build nests high up inside old tree hollows, safe from harm.

Special abilities

Ability

Seed Cracker

Lord Derby's Parakeet has a powerful, hooked beak that helps them crack open tough nuts and seeds with ease.

Ability

Camouflage King

Lord Derby's Parakeet can blend into its forest home thanks to its green feathers, helping them hide from predators.

Ability

Voice Mimicry

Lord Derby's Parakeet can imitate sounds and words in captivity, a talent that helps them communicate and socialize.

Measurements & details

Length
50-51 cm
Wingspan
70-75 cm
Weight
0.25-0.35 kg
Lifespan
15-30 years
Clutch Size
2-4
Incubation
23-28 days
Migration Distance
0 km

Diet & Feeding

These parakeets love to feast on a variety of seeds, nuts, fruits, and flower buds.

Primary Foods

  • Seeds
  • Nuts
  • Wild Fruits
  • Berries
  • Flower Buds

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eats

Cluster Fig

Ficus racemosa

They forage for its fruits in their forest habitat.

eaten by

Northern Goshawk

Accipiter gentilis

Adults can be hunted by large birds of prey.

depends on

Oak

Quercus semecarpifolia

Nests in old tree cavities, often in mature oak trees.

eats

Chir Pine

Pinus roxburghii

They crack open seeds from these conifers.

Traits

Also known as

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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 Lord Derby's Parakeet?

The easiest way to identify Lord Derby's Parakeet is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How long is Lord Derby's Parakeet?

50-51 cm

What is Lord Derby's Parakeet's wingspan?

70-75 cm

How much does Lord Derby's Parakeet weigh?

0.25-0.35 kg

How long does Lord Derby's Parakeet live?

15-30 years

What does Lord Derby's Parakeet eat?

These parakeets love to feast on a variety of seeds, nuts, fruits, and flower buds.

Where is Lord Derby's Parakeet usually found?

Forests

How does Lord Derby's Parakeet hunt?

Foraging

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