Psittacula finschii
The Grey-headed Parakeet (Psittacula finschii) is a strikingly beautiful and agile member of the parrot family, renowned for its vibrant plumage and distinctive grey head. Measuring approximately 34-40 cm (13-16 inches) in length, including its long, pointed tail, and weighing around 110-140 grams, this medium-sized parakeet is predominantly emerald green across its body. Its defining feature is a soft, ash-grey head that contrasts sharply with a bright yellow bill often tipped with orange or...
Primarily inhabits tropical and subtropical evergreen and deciduous forests, as well as degraded woodlands, forest edges, and agricultural areas, generally occurring at elevations from 300 to 2,000 meters.
Primarily feeds on a diverse array of fruits, seeds, nuts, berries, flower buds, and nectar, often foraging in agricultural areas for cultivated crops.
Grey-headed Parakeets are diurnal and highly social birds, often observed in noisy flocks outside the breeding season, which typically roost communally in large trees. Their foraging strategies involve agile climbing and acrobatic hanging from branches to reach fruits, seeds, and flowers in the f...
The Grey-headed Parakeet is distributed across a broad swathe of Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia. Its breeding range extends from the lower Himalayas in northeastern India (including states like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland) and Bangladesh, eastward throu...
Near Threatened
- The Grey-headed Parakeet is known for its remarkable agility, often seen hanging upside down to access ripe fruits. - They frequently utilize old woodpecker nests in tree hollows, saving them the effort of excavating their own. - These parakeets exhibit altitudinal migration, moving to lower el...