Gray-headed Parakeet

Psittacula finschii

As the name suggests, a parakeet with a gray head. Inhabits open forests, but where protected, can also be found in plantations, gardens, and farm edges. Essentially identical to Slaty-headed Parakeet but does not overlap in range. Male has a dark gray head bounded by a thin black collar which widens and curves up at the throat, forming a round-cheeked appearance. Female has a much paler gray head without the collar. Both sexes have bright red bills, overall green plumage, and long, blue-tipped tails.

识别特征

Its face is grey/green, and the rest of its head is dull green with faint pale green band below cheeks to hindcrown and its wing are patch absent and has a long tail.

分类信息

学名
Psittacula finschii
命名信息
(Hume, 1874)
Psittaciformes
Psittaculidae
Psittacula

分布与栖息地

迁徙
Vertical migration

行为

The grey headed parakeet has a widely varied diet of different species of leaf buds, seeds, fruit, berries, and flowers. It is often seen in flocks or family parties, with larger groups reported. It is usually a resident bird, with some seasonal altitudinal movement in response to food availability. It often gathers in large flocks to roost at dusk. After their breeding season from January–March, females often lay a clutch of 4-5 eggs that are around 28.5 x 22.0mm.

保护状况

种群趋势
declining

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