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Moustache Parakeet

Psittacula alexandri alexandri

Photo by c_young
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium sized bird about 35cm (14 inches), Colourful feathers black under beak, purple head, green back and wings and pinky purple breast, Red and orange beak

Habitat:

Originates from China and Indonesia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
c_young
The Parrot Place is in Kerikeri and it is a great set-up
c_young
The one in the photo didn't talk but pet ones can
AndyNewman
The Parrot Place is a fantastic set up. Kerikeri, isn't it?
c_young
I saw this parakeet at The Parrot Place
HemaShah
This spotting is beautiful.looks like a big bird. Did you see this in a zoo?

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PublishedJanuary 8, 2012

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