About the Slaty-headed Parakeet
The slaty-headed parakeet is the only psittacid species to exhibit altitudinal migration. The species' range extends from Pakistan, to Western Himalayas in India through Nepal and Bhutan and up to the Eastern Himalayas in the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. They descend to the valleys in winter, approximately during the last week of October.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Psittacula himalayana |
| Species Codes | slhpar1, SHPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Slaty-headed Parakeet belong to?
The Slaty-headed Parakeet (Psittacula himalayana) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Slaty-headed Parakeet?
The slaty-headed parakeet is the only psittacid species to exhibit altitudinal migration. The species' range extends from Pakistan, to Western Himalayas in India through Nepal and Bhutan and up to the Eastern Himalayas in the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. They descend to the valley...
Where can I report a Slaty-headed Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Slaty-headed Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code slhpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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