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File:Plum-headed Parakeet Psittacula cyanocephala female by Dr. Raju Kasambe DSCN0600 (10).jpg

Blossom-headed Parakeet

Blossom-headed Parakeet

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The Blossom-headed Parakeet is an attractive species found in the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. Males have a rose-pink head, while females possess a pale grey head, showcasing distinct sexual dimorphism.
Where to spot
Inhabits open woodlands, cultivated areas, and forest edges across India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and parts of Thailand.
How to spot
Distinguish sexes by head color: males have a rose-pink head, females a pale grey. Look for its green body and listen for its distinctive high-pitched, musical calls, often heard in flight.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often seen in small flocks foraging. Best observed during the cooler parts of the day, morning and late afternoon.
File:Plum-headed Parakeet Psittacula cyanocephala female by Dr. Raju Kasambe DSCN0600 (10).jpg
File:Plum-headed parakeet (Psittacula cyanocephala) male feeding on sunflower 01.jpg
File:লালমাথা টিয়া (Psittacula cyanocephala), নওগাঁ, বাংলাদেশ.jpg
File:লালমাথা টিয়া (Psittacula cyanocephala), নওগাঁ–SST 2466.jpg
File:Plum-headed Parakeet Psittacula cyanocephala female by Dr. Raju Kasambe DSCN0600 (10).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Plum-headed parakeet (Psittacula cyanocephala) male feeding on sunflower 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:লালমাথা টিয়া (Psittacula cyanocephala), নওগাঁ, বাংলাদেশ.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:লালমাথা টিয়া (Psittacula cyanocephala), নওগাঁ–SST 2466.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
These parakeets are named for the male's distinct 'blossom-like' head coloration, which intensifies during the breeding season, serving as a visual signal for courtship.
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