Finsch's Parakeet is a medium-sized parakeet found in Southeast Asia, known for its predominantly green plumage and a distinctive bluish-grey head. It is often seen in tropical and subtropical forests.
Where to spot
Inhabits tropical evergreen and deciduous forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas across parts of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
How to spot
Look for its green body with a bluish-grey head and a pinkish upper mandible. Listen for its loud, high-pitched calls, often given in flight. They can be found in small flocks.
When to spot
Most active during the early morning and late afternoon when feeding on seeds, fruits, and flowers. They are resident birds.
Where to spot
Inhabits tropical evergreen and deciduous forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas across parts of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
How to spot
Look for its green body with a bluish-grey head and a pinkish upper mandible. Listen for its loud, high-pitched calls, often given in flight. They can be found in small flocks.
When to spot
Most active during the early morning and late afternoon when feeding on seeds, fruits, and flowers. They are resident birds.
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This species often forms large communal roosts, sometimes numbering in the hundreds, providing a spectacular sight and sound at dawn and dusk.
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