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Psittacula alexandri
| Family Name: | Psittacidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Bird) |
| Common Name: | Red-breasted Parakeet, Moustached Parakeet |
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Description
| Size | 36cm |
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| Description | Males are green on upperparts with blue-grey heads, thick black moustachial stripe and pale red bill. Females have grey heads and black bills. Both have distinctive pinkish-red breasts. Juveniles are duller coloured, with buffy-brown heads and thin moustachial stripes. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Habitats | Parks & Gardens, Terrestrial |
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| Distribution | This species is introduced in Singapore. Found in the Himalayan foothills, NE India, S China, mainland Southeast Asia, Borneo, and Java. |
| Nature Areas | Pulau Ubin |
Conservation
| Conservation Notes | This species, which has increased in numbers over recent years, competes with native species for tree cavities. |
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Status
| Species Status | Exotic / Introduced |
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| Conservation Status | Common |
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References
| References | Lim, K.S. & Gardner, D. 1997. Birds: An illustrated field guide to the birds of Singapore. Singapore: Sun Tree Publishing Limited. 226pp Yong, D. L., Lim, K. C., & Lee, T. K. 2013. A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Singapore . United Kingdom: John Beaufoy Publishing. 176 |
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