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Red-breasted Parakeet

Psittacula alexandri

Near Threatened

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A medium-sized parakeet with rosy-red breast and cheek patches contrasting with green and grey plumage, red-breasted parakeets are found across South and Southeast Asia from Nepal and India east to Vietnam and Indonesia. They inhabit forest, mangroves, and cultivated areas, often aggregating in large flocks at fruiting trees and grain crops. Their range is one of the most fragmented among Psittacula parakeets. Widely kept in aviculture across Asia and Europe.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Mexico). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇮🇱 Israel 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Psittacula

Species

Psittacula alexandri (Red-breasted Parakeet)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ダルマインコ

Chinese 緋胸鸚鵡

Spanish Cotorra pechirroja

French Perruche à moustaches

German Bartsittich

Portuguese periquito-de-bigode

Russian Розовогрудый кольчатый попугай

Thai นกแขกเต้า

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-breasted Parakeet?

The scientific name of Red-breasted Parakeet is Psittacula alexandri. It belongs to the genus Psittacula.

What is the conservation status of Red-breasted Parakeet?

Red-breasted Parakeet (Psittacula alexandri) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Red-breasted Parakeet live?

Red-breasted Parakeet is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Mexico). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, France, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, United Kingdom.

What family does Red-breasted Parakeet belong to?

Red-breasted Parakeet (Psittacula alexandri) belongs to the genus Psittacula, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

What kingdom does Red-breasted Parakeet belong to?

Red-breasted Parakeet (Psittacula alexandri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Red-breasted Parakeet?

The closest relatives of Red-breasted Parakeet in the genus Psittacula include Alexandrine Parakeet, Blossom-headed Parakeet, Echo Parakeet, Gray-headed Parakeet, Layard's Parakeet.