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Red-breasted Parakeet

Conservation status

Near Threatened

Population Trend

Decreasing

Alternate Names

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Native Habitat

Deciduous Forests

Diet

Wild Figs, Fruits, Nectar

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Red-breasted Parakeet

Psittacula alexandri

The red-breasted parakeet is among the more widespread species of the genus and is the species which has the most geographical variations. It is easily identified by the large reddish patch on its breast.

Regional Names
  • Bhojpuri:
    गोर सुग्गा, मदना
  • Nepali:
    कागभेला सुगा
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Taxanomy

PSITTACIFORMES
PSITTACIDAE
Psittacula alexandri