Malabar Parakeet

Psittacula columboides

Least Concern

The Malabar Parakeet is a parrot or parakeet ally of the Indian subcontinent. It uses a strong hooked bill and agile feet to handle fruit, seeds, flowers, nectar, buds, or bark, often moving in pairs or flocks through forest, woodland, savanna, gardens, or island habitats.

Family

Psittaculidae

Group

Parrots, Parakeets, and Allies

Range

Malabar Parakeet Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Indian subcontinent

Population

≈ 500K–5M

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