The Alexandrine parakeet, also known as the Alexandrine parrot, is a medium-sized parrot in the genus Psittacula of the family Psittaculidae, native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. It is named after Alexander the Great, who transported numerous birds from Punjab to various European and Mediterranean countries and regions, where they were prized by the royalty, nobility and warlords.
At a glance
- Scientific name
- Psittacula eupatria
- Category
- Birds
- Animal type
- Bird
Some species are regulated (CITES, ownership permits) — check the rules before keeping one.
