Psittacula columboides
The Blue-winged Parakeet, *Psittacula columboides*, is a strikingly beautiful and slender medium-sized parrot endemic to the Western Ghats of southern India. Measuring approximately 38 cm (15 inches) including its long, pointed tail, and weighing around 100-150 grams, its plumage is a vibrant palette of greens and blues. Males are instantly recognizable by their distinct bluish-grey head and neck, contrasting with a narrow black collar around the neck and a thin black chin stripe, while the r...
Found primarily in moist deciduous and evergreen forests, as well as degraded woodlands and forest edges, typically at elevations ranging from 500 to 1500 meters.
Primarily feeds on wild fruits (especially figs), seeds, nuts, berries, and nectar, foraging high in the forest canopy.
Blue-winged Parakeets are diurnal and highly social, often observed foraging in small flocks of 5-15 individuals, though larger congregations can form at communal roosting sites or abundant food sources. Their foraging strategy is arboreal, expertly climbing through the canopy to access fruits, s...
The Blue-winged Parakeet is strictly endemic to the Western Ghats mountain range in southern India. Its distribution extends from Goa and parts of Karnataka south through Kerala and into the extreme western regions of Tamil Nadu. It is a resident species throughout its range, showing no significa...
Least Concern
- The Blue-winged Parakeet is endemic to the Western Ghats mountain range in southern India, found nowhere else in the world. - Unlike many other parakeet species, it exhibits clear sexual dimorphism, with males having a more vivid blue head and distinct black collar. - They are expert at extract...