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Long-tailed Parakeet

Long-tailed Parakeet

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The Long-tailed Parakeet is a striking parrot species found across Southeast Asia, recognized by its bright green plumage and exceptionally long tail. Males have a distinctive black and pink neck ring.
Where to spot
Inhabits primary and secondary lowland forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas across Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo, etc.).
How to spot
Look for its vibrant green body and an exceptionally long, pointed tail. Males have a prominent black and pink neck ring. Listen for its loud, harsh screeching calls, often given in flight.
When to spot
Most active during early mornings and late afternoons when foraging for seeds, fruits, and nectar. They are resident birds, observable year-round.
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File:Long-tailed Parakeet (Psittacula longicauda longicauda) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Long tailed parakeet (Psittacula longicauda).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Psittacula longicauda, Great Nicobar YDXJ0040 05.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Psittacula longicauda (feeding) -Queenstown -Singapore-6.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Psittacula longicauda (female) -Queenstown -Singapore-6.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Psittacula longicauda (pair) -Malaysia-4.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Psittacula longicauda -Botanic Gardens -Singapore-8a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Psittacula longicauda -Queenstown -Singapore-6.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Psittacula longicauda 179250884.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Psittacula longicauda 257714605.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its remarkably long tail, which can be as long as its body, helps with balance when navigating dense forest canopies and serves as a visual signal during courtship displays.
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