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Alexandrine parakeet in Udawalawa, Sri Lanka Too far away to make for a good photo, yet this angle does show this species' key identification mark, the red patch on its shoulder, which the rose-ringed parakeet does not have. Alexandrine parakeet,Asia,Psittacula eupatria,Sri Lanka,Udawalawa Click/tap to enlarge

Alexandrine parakeet in Udawalawa, Sri Lanka

Too far away to make for a good photo, yet this angle does show this species' key identification mark, the red patch on its shoulder, which the rose-ringed parakeet does not have.

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The Alexandrine parakeet

The Alexandrine parakeet is a medium-sized parrot in the genus Psittacula of the family Psittaculidae. 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.

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Similar species: Parrots
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jun 16, 2015. Captured Nov 16, 2014 14:45.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO220
  • 400mm