About the Malabar Parakeet
The blue-winged parakeet, also known as the Malabar parakeet, is a species of parakeet endemic to the Western Ghats of southern India. Found in small flocks, they fly rapidly in forest clearings while making screeching calls that differ from those of other parakeet species within their distribution range. Their long blue tails tipped in yellow and the dark wings with blue contrast with the dull grey of their head and body. Adult males and females can be easily told apart from the colour of their beak.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Psittacula columboides |
| Species Codes | malpar1, BWPA, MAPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malabar Parakeet belong to?
The Malabar Parakeet (Psittacula columboides) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Malabar Parakeet?
The blue-winged parakeet, also known as the Malabar parakeet, is a species of parakeet endemic to the Western Ghats of southern India. Found in small flocks, they fly rapidly in forest clearings while making screeching calls that differ from those of other parakeet species within their distribution ...
Where can I report a Malabar Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Malabar Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code malpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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