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Psittacula longicauda
| Family Name: | Psittacidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Bird) |
| Common Name: | Long-tailed Parakeet |
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Description
| Description | Slender build with long tail. Males have green upperparts, underparts and crown, with bluish wash on back. Sides of head and nape reddish. Females have duller reddish on sides of head. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Travels in parties of 20 birds or more, attracting attention with its high-pitched screech. Has distinctive blunt head and a long pointed tail. |
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| Habitats | Mangroves, Parks & Gardens, Forest, Terrestrial |
| Nature Reserves | Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve |
| Nature Areas | Pulau Ubin |
Status
| Species Status | Resident |
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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 Strange, S. & Jeyarajasingam, A. 1993. Birds: A photographic guide to the birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. Singapore: Sun Tree Publishing (S'pore) Pte Ltd. 258pp |
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