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Alexandrine Parakeet  (Psittacula eupatria)

Also Known As: Alexandrine Ring-necked Parakeet, Greater Rose-ringed Parakeet, Great-billed Parakeet, Large Parakeet, Large Indian Parakeet (P.e. nipalensis), Large Ceylonese Parakeet (P.e. eupatria), Large Burmese Parakeet (P.e. avensis), Large Andaman Parakeet (P.e. magnirostris), Thai Rose-ringed Parakeet (P.e. siamensis)

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Wild Alexandrian Parakeet perched on branch

Credit: (c) Ron Hoff

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Did You Know? One of the largest parakeets, the Alexandrine was named for Alexander the Great, who was rumoured to have one as a pet.

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