About the Red-breasted Parakeet
The red-breasted parakeet is a parrot native to Southeast Asia. It is among the more widespread species of the genus and is the species which has the most geographical variations. It is easily identified by the large red patch on its breast. An alternative name is the moustached parakeet depending on subspecies. Most of the subspecies are confined to minuscule islands or a cluster of islands in Indonesia. One subspecies occurs in the Andaman Islands, and one subspecies occurs in continental Southeast Asia and partly extending to northeastern parts of South Asia along the foothills of the Himalayas. Some of the island races may be threatened by the wild bird trade. The nominate race, which occurs in Java, is close to extinction.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Psittacula alexandri |
| Species Codes | rebpar4, RBPA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-breasted Parakeet belong to?
The Red-breasted Parakeet (Psittacula alexandri) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Red-breasted Parakeet?
The Red-breasted Parakeet is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Red-breasted Parakeet?
The red-breasted parakeet is a parrot native to Southeast Asia. It is among the more widespread species of the genus and is the species which has the most geographical variations. It is easily identified by the large red patch on its breast. An alternative name is the moustached parakeet depending o...
Where can I report a Red-breasted Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-breasted Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rebpar4, or on iNaturalist.