2013 Bonanza Bird #9: Blossom-headed Parakeet

Our 2013 Birdorable Bonanza rolls on with the addition of a new parakeet species! Today's Bonanza bird is the Blossom-headed Parakeet.

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The Blossom-headed Parakeet is a beautiful species of parrot found in India and parts of Southeast Asia. These gregarious birds prefer a forested habitat. Groups roost communally and feed together; they nest in tree cavities.

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La Perruche à collier noir by François Levaillant (public domain)

Blossom-headed Parakeets are closely related to the similar-looking Plum-headed Parakeet. Male Blossom-headed Parakeets have a pinkish head; females heads are a dull blue-grey color. Blossoms are part of the diet of these birds - they are what they eat!

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Tomorrow we'll add an African bird of prey. What do you think of this silhouette? bonanza-2013-preview-10

Comments

Louise Warner on February 6, 2017 at 5:25 PM wrote:
long creasted eagle?
Louise Warner on February 23, 2017 at 4:26 PM wrote:
cool and cute, thats how it works!

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