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Malabar Parakeet

Malabar Parakeet

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The Malabar Parakeet is a beautiful parrot species endemic to the Western Ghats of India. It features a predominantly green body with a blue-grey head and a distinct black collar in males.
Where to spot
Endemic to the moist deciduous and evergreen forests of the Western Ghats mountain range in southwestern India.
How to spot
Look for its blue-grey head, green body, and black collar (in males). Listen for its characteristic loud, often repeated calls that echo through the forest. It often flies in small, fast-moving flocks.
When to spot
Most active during early mornings and late afternoons when foraging for seeds, fruits, and nectar. They are resident birds within their range.
File:Psittacula columboides (female) -Kerala -India-8.jpg
File:Psittacula columboides (male) -Kerala -India-8-4c.jpg
File:Psittacula columboides (female) -Kerala -India-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Psittacula columboides (male) -Kerala -India-8-4c.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species exhibits a fascinating behavior where multiple pairs may nest in close proximity within a single large tree hollow, forming a mini-colony.
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