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Plum-headed Parakeet

Psittacula cyanocephala

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), and Europe (5 countries).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コセイインコ
Chinese 梅头鹦鹉
Spanish Cotorra cabeciazul
French Perruche à tête prune
German Pflaumenkopfsittich
Portuguese periquito-cabeça-de-ameixa
Russian Красноголовый кольчатый попугай

Similar Species in Psittacula

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Alexandrine Parakeet
Psittacula eupatria
Not Evaluated
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Blossom-headed Parakeet
Psittacula roseata
Not Evaluated
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Echo Parakeet
Psittacula eques
Not Evaluated
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Gray-headed Parakeet
Psittacula finschii
Not Evaluated
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Layard's Parakeet
Psittacula calthrapae
Not Evaluated
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Long-tailed Parakeet
Psittacula longicauda
Not Evaluated
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Lord Derby's Parakeet
Psittacula derbiana
Near Threatened
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Malabar Parakeet / Blue-winged Parakeet
Psittacula columboides
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Plum-headed Parakeet?
The scientific name of Plum-headed Parakeet is Psittacula cyanocephala. It belongs to the genus Psittacula.
Where does Plum-headed Parakeet live?
Plum-headed Parakeet is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), and Europe (5 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
What family does Plum-headed Parakeet belong to?
Plum-headed Parakeet (Psittacula cyanocephala) belongs to the genus Psittacula, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.
What kingdom does Plum-headed Parakeet belong to?
Plum-headed Parakeet (Psittacula cyanocephala) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Plum-headed Parakeet?
The closest relatives of Plum-headed Parakeet in the genus Psittacula include Alexandrine Parakeet, Blossom-headed Parakeet, Echo Parakeet, Gray-headed Parakeet, Layard's Parakeet.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Psittacula — 15 Species

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Alexandrine Parakeet
Psittacula eupatria
NE 🐾
Blossom-headed Parakeet
Psittacula roseata
NE 🐾
Echo Parakeet
Psittacula eques
NE 🐾
Gray-headed Parakeet
Psittacula finschii
NE 🐾
Layard's Parakeet
Psittacula calthrapae
NE 🐾
Long-tailed Parakeet
Psittacula longicauda
NE 🐾
Lord Derby's Parakeet
Psittacula derbiana
NT 🐾
Malabar Parakeet / Blue-winged Parakeet
Psittacula columboides
NE 🐾
Newton's Parakeet
Psittacula exsul
NE 🐾
Nicobar Parakeet
Psittacula caniceps
NT
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Plum-headed Parakeet
Psittacula cyanocephala
NE
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Red-breasted Parakeet
Psittacula alexandri
NT 🐾
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Psittacula krameri
NE 🐾
Seychelles Parakeet
Psittacula wardi
NE 🐾
Slaty-headed Parakeet
Psittacula himalayana
NE
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