The Alexandrine Parakeet

 The Alexandrine Parakeet (psittacula eupatria), named after Alexander the Great, is one of the largest parakeet species, native to South and Southeast Asia. These striking birds are predominantly green with a distinctive red patch on their shoulders and a large, bright red beak with yellow tips.

Alexandrine Parakeets are highly social and diurnal, typically living in small flocks but forming larger groups in areas with abundant food or communal roosts. They are known for their loud, harsh, and resonant calls, and in captivity, they can learn to mimic human speech. Their natural habitats include forests, woodlands, agricultural lands, and mangrove forests, at elevations up to 900 meters. They are herbivores, with a diet consisting of wild and cultivated seeds, buds, fruits, and nuts.

While popular as pets due to their playful nature and ability to talk, the Alexandrine Parakeet is listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN. Their populations are declining in their native range primarily due to habitat loss, persecution (as they are sometimes considered agricultural pests), and excessive capture for the illegal wildlife trade.