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นกแก้วโม่ง

Psittacula eupatria

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Named in honor of Alexander the Great who brought specimens back to Macedonia in 326 BC, Alexandrine parakeets are among the largest and oldest documented pet parrots in history. They inhabit forest, woodland, and mangroves from Afghanistan and Pakistan east to Southeast Asia. Males display a distinctive pink-and-black neck ring. Listed as Near Threatened, with populations declining from severe capture pressure for the pet trade and habitat clearing. Feral populations exist across Europe.

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオホンセイインコ
Chinese 亚历山大鹦鹉
Spanish Cotorra alejandrina
French Perruche alexandre
German Großer Alexandersittich
Portuguese periquito-grande-alexandre
Russian Александров кольчатый попугай
Thai นกแก้วโม่ง

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of นกแก้วโม่ง?
The scientific name of นกแก้วโม่ง is Psittacula eupatria. It belongs to the genus Psittacula.
Where does นกแก้วโม่ง live?
นกแก้วโม่ง is found in Widely distributed across Asia (9 countries), Europe (11 countries), and North America (Mexico).. Countries include Bahrain, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico.
What family does นกแก้วโม่ง belong to?
นกแก้วโม่ง (Psittacula eupatria) belongs to the genus Psittacula, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.
What kingdom does นกแก้วโม่ง belong to?
นกแก้วโม่ง (Psittacula eupatria) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of นกแก้วโม่ง?
The closest relatives of นกแก้วโม่ง in the genus Psittacula include นกกะลิง, นกแก้วหัวแพร, นกแขกเต้า, Long-tailed Parakeet, Newton's Parakeet.

Native Range — 21 Countries

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