About the Blossom-headed Parakeet
The Blossom-headed parakeet is a parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It has a lime green body and a pink or bluish grey-head and is found in Southeast Asia. This species is sometimes also referred to as rosy-headed parakeet.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Psittacula roseata |
| Species Codes | blhpar3, BHPA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blossom-headed Parakeet belong to?
The Blossom-headed Parakeet (Psittacula roseata) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Blossom-headed Parakeet?
The Blossom-headed Parakeet is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Blossom-headed Parakeet?
The Blossom-headed parakeet is a parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It has a lime green body and a pink or bluish grey-head and is found in Southeast Asia. This species is sometimes also referred to as rosy-headed parakeet....
Where can I report a Blossom-headed Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Blossom-headed Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blhpar3, or on iNaturalist.
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