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| − | [[Image:Malabar_Parakeet.jpg|thumb|345px|right|Photo by {{user|atanumondal|atanumondal}}<br /> | + | [[Image:Malabar_Parakeet.jpg|thumb|345px|right|Male<br />Photo by {{user|atanumondal|atanumondal}}<br />Peiryaar N.P, W. Ghat forest, south [[India]], October 2004]] |
| + | '''Alternative name: Blue-winged Parakeet''' | ||
;[[:Category:Psittacula|Psittacula]] columboides | ;[[:Category:Psittacula|Psittacula]] columboides | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | + | 36–38 cm (14¼-15 in); a medium sized blue-greenish Parakeet | |
*Very long tail | *Very long tail | ||
*Blue-grey foreparts | *Blue-grey foreparts | ||
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*Yellow edges on dark wing coverts | *Yellow edges on dark wing coverts | ||
====Male==== | ====Male==== | ||
| + | [[Image:IMG 2396 2 .jpg|thumb|350px|right|Female<br />Photo by {{user|Jaysan|Jaysan}}<br />Nilgiris, [[India]], August 2017]] | ||
*Blue lower border to collar | *Blue lower border to collar | ||
*Red upper mandible | *Red upper mandible | ||
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[[Image:Map-MalabarParakeet.png|left]] | [[Image:Map-MalabarParakeet.png|left]] | ||
| − | |Endemic to Western Ghats south from N Maharashtra in Southern [[India]]. Can be found in various National Parks and reserves such as [[Nagarhole]], [[Mudumalai]], [[Periyar]] and [[Thattekad]]. | + | |Endemic to Western Ghats south from N Maharashtra in Southern [[India]]. Can be found in various National Parks and reserves such as [[Nagarhole]], [[Mudumalai]], [[Periyar]] and [[Thattekad Bird Sanctuary]]. |
A locally common restricted range species. | A locally common restricted range species. | ||
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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | A monotypic member of the S [[Asia|Asian]] ''Psittacula'' Parakeets. | + | [[Image:IMG 2496 2 .jpg|thumb|350px|right|Juvenile above, male in flight<br />Photo by {{user|Jaysan|Jaysan}}<br />Nilgiris, [[India]], August 2017]] |
| + | A [[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] member of the S [[Asia|Asian]] ''Psittacula'' Parakeets<sup>[[#References|[6]]]</sup>. | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Tropical evergreen forest, moist deciduous forest, secondary growth and abandonend plantations. From the plains up to 1600m, but mainly between 450-1000m. | Tropical evergreen forest, moist deciduous forest, secondary growth and abandonend plantations. From the plains up to 1600m, but mainly between 450-1000m. | ||
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==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
A gregarious species which sometimes forms mixed flocks with [[Plum-headed Parakeet]]s. | A gregarious species which sometimes forms mixed flocks with [[Plum-headed Parakeet]]s. | ||
| − | + | ====Breeding==== | |
Breeds from December to March. Nests in a tree hole, preferring high trees, usually Ironwood and ''Grewia tiliifolia''. Lays 4-5 eggs. | Breeds from December to March. Nests in a tree hole, preferring high trees, usually Ironwood and ''Grewia tiliifolia''. Lays 4-5 eggs. | ||
| − | + | ====Diet==== | |
Feeds on grain, seeds and fruits (preferring figs). Takes also buds, petals and nectar. May damage crop of ''Sorghum'' or other cereals and Orchards. | Feeds on grain, seeds and fruits (preferring figs). Takes also buds, petals and nectar. May damage crop of ''Sorghum'' or other cereals and Orchards. | ||
| − | + | ====Movements==== | |
Resident with some food-related movements. | Resident with some food-related movements. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Ref}} | {{Ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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{{GSearch|Psittacula+columboides}} | {{GSearch|Psittacula+columboides}} | ||
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| + | {{GSearch|"Malabar Parakeet"}} | ||
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[[Category:Birds]][[Category:Psittacula]][[Category:Maps]] | [[Category:Birds]][[Category:Psittacula]][[Category:Maps]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:27, 14 May 2022
Alternative name: Blue-winged Parakeet
- Psittacula columboides
Identification
36–38 cm (14¼-15 in); a medium sized blue-greenish Parakeet
- Very long tail
- Blue-grey foreparts
- Black collar
- Blue rump and primaries
- Yellow edges on dark wing coverts
Male
- Blue lower border to collar
- Red upper mandible
Female
- Duller and greener than male
- All black bill
Distribution
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Endemic to Western Ghats south from N Maharashtra in Southern India. Can be found in various National Parks and reserves such as Nagarhole, Mudumalai, Periyar and Thattekad Bird Sanctuary.
A locally common restricted range species. |
| Legend |
Taxonomy
A monotypic member of the S Asian Psittacula Parakeets[6].
Habitat
Tropical evergreen forest, moist deciduous forest, secondary growth and abandonend plantations. From the plains up to 1600m, but mainly between 450-1000m.
Seems to be able to adapt also to disturbed habitats.
Behaviour
A gregarious species which sometimes forms mixed flocks with Plum-headed Parakeets.
Breeding
Breeds from December to March. Nests in a tree hole, preferring high trees, usually Ironwood and Grewia tiliifolia. Lays 4-5 eggs.
Diet
Feeds on grain, seeds and fruits (preferring figs). Takes also buds, petals and nectar. May damage crop of Sorghum or other cereals and Orchards.
Movements
Resident with some food-related movements.
References
- Rasmussen, PC and JC Anderton. 2005. Birds of South Asia: The Ripley Guide. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334672
- Grimmett, R, C Inskipp, and T Inskipp. 1998. Birds of the Indian Subcontinent. London: Christopher Helm. ISBN 978-0713640045
- Kazmierczak, K and B van Perlo. 2000. A Field Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent. New Haven: Yale Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0300079210
- Kazmierczak, K and R Singh. 2001. A Birdwatcher's Guide to India. New Dehli: India Oxford Univ. Press. ISBN 978-1871104080
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliot, and J Sargatal, eds. 1997. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 4: Sandgrouse to Cuckoos. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334221
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2017. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2017, with updates to August 2017. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Malabar Parakeet. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 8 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Malabar_Parakeet
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