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Slaty-headed Parakeet  (Psittacula himalayana)

Also Known As: Himalayan Slaty-headed Parakeet, Hodgson's Parakeet
 
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Wild Slaty-headed Parakeet male

Credit: © Ron Hoff
 
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Did You Know?
In E Afghanistan the Slaty-headed Parakeet will most often make its nest in the old dwelling of the Scaly-bellied Woodpecker. They will also have nests close together with several other pairs.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Not recorded

Range: Himalayas from E Afghanistan and N Pakistan east through N India and Nepal to Bhutan, Arunachal Pradesh, and N Assam, north of Brahmaputra River.

Habitat:
Found 460-2400m (1509-7872 ft) in highland forest, hillside and steep valley woodlands.

Threat Summary:
None at present.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Feeds on cultivated and wild fruits, nuts, berries, pinenuts, acorns, nectar and seeds.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Generally seen in small flocks or family groups, with larger gatherings recorded at end of monsoon season. Will mix readily with Ringneck, Blossom-headed and Plum-headed Parakeets.

Clutch and Egg Size:
4-5 rounded eggs, 28.5 x 22.0mm (1.1 x 0.8 in).

Breeding Season:
March-May

Links to Other Project(s):
http://www.sikenvis.nic.in/docs/IBA/sk8.pdf

http://www.sikenvis.nic.in/docs/IBA/sk4.pdf

http://www.sikenvis.nic.in/docs/IBA/sk3.pdf

More Info Sites:
http://home.wanadoo.nl/psittaculaworld/Species/P-himalayana.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slaty-headed_Parakeet