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Moustached Parakeet

Psittacula alexandri
Bird

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A moustached parakeet perched on a small leafy branch

The moustached parakeet is named for its distinctive feathers above the beak that look like a well-groomed moustache. It is a parrot native to Southeast Asia. As a dimorphic species, it is relatively easy to tell males and females apart. The males have a bright orange upper mandible with a yellow tip, while females have a beak that is shades of dark grey or even black. Both have grey skin on their feet. Adult birds are between 13 and 16 inches in length.

Quick facts

Distribution:

Asia

Habitat:

Woodlands and mountains

Conservation Status:

Near Threatened

Fun fact

The moustached parakeet can be trained to talk!