Blossom-headed Parakeet Bird Facts (Psittacula roseata)

The Blossom-headed Parakeet is a striking medium-sized parrot, primarily green in colour. Males have a distinctive rosy pink face that transitions to bluish-lilac on the back of the head, with a black neck ring. The body is bright green, including the rump. The tail is long and tapered, with central feathers showing pale yellow tips.

Females have a duller, grey-blue head instead of pink colouring. Both sexes have a red beak and grey legs. Juveniles are similar to females but have an all-green head.

The Blossom-headed Parakeet can be found in Woodland habitats.

The Blossom-headed Parakeet is not typically found in Garden habitats.

The Blossom-headed Parakeet is not typically found in Wetland habitats.

The Blossom-headed Parakeet is not typically found in Coastal habitats.

The Blossom-headed Parakeet is not typically found in Urban habitats.

The Blossom-headed Parakeet can be found in Farmland habitats.

The Blossom-headed Parakeet is not typically found in Grassland habitats.

The Blossom-headed Parakeet is not typically found in Desert habitats.

The Blossom-headed Parakeet is not typically found in Tundra habitats.

The Blossom-headed Parakeet is not typically found in Rainforest habitats.

The Blossom-headed Parakeet is not typically found in Mountain habitats.

The Blossom-headed Parakeet is not typically found in Savanna habitats.

Blossom-headed Parakeets inhabit a range of wooded habitats, including deciduous forests, bamboo groves, and cultivated areas with trees. They are found in parts of South and Southeast Asia, including India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

While primarily resident, some local movements occur in response to food availability.

This map gives you a rough idea of where you might spot a Blossom-headed Parakeet. The coloured areas show countries where these birds have been seen.

A few things to keep in mind:

Birds might not be everywhere in the coloured areas, for example, they may be present around the coast of that country
Where birds live can change with seasons and available food
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Bird Attributes Explained

Our bird attributes system rates various aspects of a bird's capabilities on a scale of 0-100, based on data from field observations, scientific studies, and expert knowledge.

Attribute Categories:

Agility: Manoeuvrability, speed, and grace in flight or movement.
Strength: Physical power, often correlating with size and hunting abilities.
Adaptability: Ability to thrive in various environments or changing conditions.
Aggressiveness: Territorial behaviour and assertiveness, particularly during breeding seasons.
Endurance: Stamina, often seen in migration patterns or foraging behaviours.

Understanding the Ratings:

0-20: Very Low
21-40: Low
41-60: Average
61-80: High
81-100: Very High

Remember, these attributes are relative to other bird species and don't necessarily indicate superiority.

Agility

Reflects the bird's manoeuvrability, speed, and grace in flight or movement.

Highly agile flyer with excellent manoeuvrability through forest canopies. Their acrobatic feeding habits, including hanging upside down to reach fruits on thin branches, demonstrate exceptional aerial dexterity.

Strength

Indicates the bird's physical power, often correlating with size and hunting abilities.

Moderate strength typical for a medium-sized parakeet. Whilst capable of cracking seeds and fruits, and strong enough for acrobatic movements, they aren't particularly powerful compared to other similarly-sized birds.

Adaptability

Represents the bird's ability to thrive in various environments or changing conditions.

Shows good adaptability by thriving in various wooded habitats from deciduous forests to cultivated areas. Can adjust their diet to available food sources and cope with elevations up to 1500 metres, though somewhat vulnerable to habitat changes.

Aggressiveness

Measures the bird's territorial behaviour and assertiveness, particularly during breeding seasons.

Generally peaceful and social, typically seen in small flocks or pairs. Whilst they may engage in territorial behaviour during breeding season, they're not notably aggressive birds. Their social nature suggests a relatively mild temperament.

Endurance

Reflects the bird's stamina, often seen in migration patterns or foraging behaviours.

Demonstrates good endurance through daily foraging activities and ability to maintain hovering flight whilst feeding. Their size and flying capabilities suggest reasonable stamina, though they're not known for particularly long-distance movements.

Blossom-headed Parakeets are primarily herbivorous, feeding on a variety of fruits, berries, nuts, and seeds. They have a particular fondness for figs and other soft fruits.

These parakeets also consume flower buds, nectar, and occasionally cultivated grains, sometimes leading to conflicts with farmers.

Blossom-headed Parakeets are highly social, often seen in small flocks or pairs. They are agile flyers, manoeuvring swiftly through forest canopies.

These parakeets are known for their acrobatic feeding habits, often hanging upside down to reach fruits and seeds on thin branches.

Blossom-headed Parakeets have a variety of vocalisations, including sharp, high-pitched 'kee-kee' calls often given in flight. Their repertoire includes softer chattering and whistling notes when perched.

During courtship, males produce a series of melodious warbles and trills to attract females.

Breeding season for Blossom-headed Parakeets typically occurs from January to April. Pairs form strong bonds and engage in mutual preening and feeding as part of courtship.

These parakeets are cavity nesters, often using natural tree hollows or abandoned woodpecker holes. The female lays 4-6 white, rounded eggs in the unlined cavity.

Incubation lasts about 22 days and is primarily performed by the female. Both parents care for the chicks, who fledge after approximately 7 weeks but remain dependent on them for several more weeks.

The Blossom-headed Parakeet typically lives for 15 to 20 years.

Like all birds, lifespan can be affected by factors including predation, habitat quality, disease, and access to food sources.

The Blossom-headed Parakeet is classified as Near Threatened due to habitat loss and capture for the pet trade.

Conservation efforts focus on protecting its forest habitats and enforcing laws against illegal trapping and trade. Monitoring programs are in place to track population trends.

Look for them in open woodlands and cultivated areas with trees
Listen for their distinctive, sharp calls, especially at dawn and dusk
Observe fruiting trees where they often feed in small groups
Use binoculars to spot the male's pink head, which stands out against green foliage

Main predators include birds of prey such as hawks and eagles, as well as larger owls. Snakes and small mammals may also prey on eggs and nestlings.

Male Blossom-headed Parakeets develop their pink head colouration only after reaching maturity at about 3 years of age.
These parakeets are known for their ability to mimic human speech and other sounds in captivity.
They play a role in seed dispersal, contributing to forest regeneration in their native habitats.

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