What is Alexandrine Parakeet?

Alexandrine Parakeet, also known as the Alexandria parrot and scientific name psittacula eupatria , is a member of the Parrot family. The bird is named after Emperor Alexander the Great and is one of the oldest species of birds known. Compared to other types of parakeet, it is large, usually primarily green, and has several subspecies that have naturalized around the world. This bird is commonly maintained in captivity and can live for more than 40 years with proper diet and care. In some countries, especially in Pakistan and India, Alexandrine Parakeet is threatened and illegal for trade or capture, but these laws are not regularly enforced.

is usually the primary color of these large birds; The wings are dark green, while most of the body is light green. Pertentive parts of the bird heads mix these shades of green with deeper, brighter green on the crown and forehead and light green in color does not kill CK. They have a red mark around the center of the outer part of the wings, while the underside is primarily black. DomiThe gravy color is red, with a slight yellow tinting around the edges. As adults, birds also have overlapping black and red stripes surrounding their necks and encounters in the middle and their eyes are mostly yellow.

It is assumed that Alexandrine Parakeet was originally found in the Pakistan province of the Panjab. In the end, the bird was exported to European and Mediterranean regions and took care of nobles and royal rank. Since then, the bird and his subspecies have naturalized in a number of countries. It is particularly common in southern England, Germany and the Netherlands.

As pets, these birds are best suited for enthusiasts who want to interact with the bird often, because without proper stimulation they can participate in self -harm to behave neurotic. Those who decide to maintain Alexandrine Parakeet often do so because of their highly recognized imitations.

natural diet for AlexaNDRINE Parakeet usually includes fruit, nuts and flowers. In the wild they can cause considerable damage to crops of maize, grain and rice. Their captive diet is usually quite diverse, including fresh flowers, vegetables and grasses and birds, it is known to try new meals eagerly. They can also eat dehydrated fruit and some cooked meals.