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.
Similar species: Parrots
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Uploaded Apr 22, 2012. Captured Mar 18, 2012 15:15 in Wintelresedijk, 5507 Veldhoven, The Netherlands.
