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Alexanderine parakeet (Male): Psittacula eupatria

Alexanderine parakeet: Psittacula eupatria
 
 
Alexanderine parakeet: Psittacula eupatria (Male)
 
IUCN Status: Near Threatened
 
 
Features differentiating from Rose-ringed  parakeet ((Psittacula krameri):
 
Larger in size
Maroon shoulder patch
Massive bill with yellowish edges.
Deeper more raucous call
Slower labored flight
 
Male has black neck ring along with pink-turquoise ring.
 
Photographed at Bhindawas, Distt. Jajjhar, Haryana, India on 12.10.2014
Camera used: Nikon D5100 DSLR with Tamron 150-600mm Lens
 


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