Alexandrine parrots are one of the most famous parakeet species for recent years. They are famous for their elegant beauty, intelligent learning words and talking ability. They have give name after Alexander the Great. Most, Alexandrine parakeets are Asiatic parakeets.
They are often fed by nobility. They are affectionate parakeet species. But, they can form a bond only with one person. Without proper care and love, they come under depression and anxiety. There are 5 subspecies of alexandrine parrots living all around the world.
In this article, I will tell you:
- Rare characteristics of alexandrine parrots
- Their origin, vocalization and health issues
- Pros and cons of adopting alexandrine parrots
- Frequently asked questions
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Rare Characteristics
- Common names: Alexandrine Parakeet
- Scientific name: Psittacula eupatria
- Number of subspecies: Five
- Name of subspecies: P. e. magnirostris, P. e. nipalensis, P. e. eupatria, P. e. avensis and P. e. siamensis.
- Size: 50 to 60 inches
- Lifespan: More than 40 years
Origin of Alexandrine Parrot
Sri Lanka and India is the habitat of Alexandrine parrots. They are often found in agricultural lands, forests, woodlands, and mangrove forests. They live at the height of 3000 feet. Alexandrine parrot is call after the Great Alexander.
Alexander is famous for moving bird species to Mediterranean region. These birds were very noble. They lived in England, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Hong Kong, Netherland, Arabian peninsula etc.
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Temperament
Alexandrine parrots are consider one person birds. They have a very loving, affectionate and caring nature. They develop a strong bond with one family member. They show aggressive behavior very quickly.
To handle, Alexandrine parrots requires a lot of training. Sometimes alexandrine parakeet show aggressive behavior. It is due to hormonal changes in bluffing phase. In this situation, it is very tricky for the owner to handle their feathery friend. The time of this phase is 2 weeks to 2 years.
With proper training, bonding technique and socialization alexandrine parrots can settle with you.
They can get familiar with new home within few weeks. They enjoy the environment around them. They are one of the excellent talkers among all pet parrots.
Alexandrine Parrot Colors
Most alexandrine parrots have a length of 25 inches. They are famous due to their long elegant tail and feathers. Generally they are more stocking as compared to Indian ringneck parakeets. They have green color on their body, great blue on cheek and neck, green. They have shiny yellow color on abdomen, red color on shoulders and red beak with a yellow tip.
Their tails are full of many beautiful colors. The top of the tail is green, middle is blue colored and the tip is yellow colored. Alexandrine parakeets are dimorphic species. The male and female both are same. But one difference among them is that the male has a rose colored ring around their neck. Females have no neck rings around their neck.
Care
Alexandra and parrots are famous for their beauty, intelligence and talking ability. They need a large space, a lot of attention and supervise exercise daily. Out of cage style everyday is beneficial for them. Alexandrine parrots are medium size parrots but they need a large cage.
Their size must consist of 3 feet in length and 2 feet in width. They are very friendly with their owner. They are fond of playing with water. So you can allow your alexandrine parakeet to take bath but supervision is necessary. But your parrot can take a bath only once a week. Misting is also loved by many alexandrine parakeets.
Diet and Nutrition
Most alexandrine parrots rely on fruits, leafy green vegetables, nuts and pellets. Fresh fruits and leafy green vegetables play an important role in a balanced diet. High quality made pelleted diets are also good for alexandrine parrots.
As a parakeet owner, you can serve quarter to half cup of pellets to cockatiels. A quarter to half cup of fruits vegetables mixed nuts and beans is healthy for them. Avoid serving chocolate and avocado to alexandrine parakeets.
Exercise
Alexandrine parrots are active parrot species. They do exercise to maintain their physical health. Many parrot owners prefer a large cage for them. They need a lot of space to move without damaging their feathers, tail etc. Playing with different toys also serves as a source of exercise for them.
Alexandrine parakeets should spend at least 4 hours for exercise, flying and playing. Playing and exercise time should supervised by their owners. If they treated unattended, then they show curious behavior. They are very intelligent parrots that learn how to chew and eat various foods. As alexandrine parrot owner, first you should check the toys, then allow your parrot to play with it.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What Do You Know About Vocalization of Alexandrine Parrots?
Alexandrine parakeets are very loud parakeets. So, due to their loudness they become a bad choice for the people who live in apartments or have neighbors around them. They are very loud. Their voice can carry over a large distance. They have a very great ability of mimicking human voices. They produce a variety of sounds like “klak” and “gr-aak” etc. They are louder than Indian ringneck parakeets.
What Are The Pros and Cons of Adopting Alexandrine Parrots?
Pros
- Alexandrine parrots are affectionate, friendly and loving.
- They learn how to speak different words.
- They are very intelligent among all Parakeet species.
- They learn how to eat, fly and play with toys.
Cons
- Alexandrine parrots are loud.
- They are a bad choice for those people who live in apartments.
- They come close to only one human being. They show territorial behavior with other human beings.
Final Verdict
Alexandrine parrot is a good choice for the parrot lovers and beginners. They are catchy and attractive parakeet species. They are less costly as compared to other species of parakeets. They can tamed with ease. Balanced diet is necessary for their good health, activeness and long survival. As an owner, you should take your pet parrot to the veterinary doctor for regular check up.
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I’m Amna, and I absolutely adore birds, especially parrots. I’ve been immersed in the world of these colorful feathered friends for over 10 years. While I’m not a bird doctor, I’ve gathered a wealth of knowledge on how to care for and understand them.
My experiences extend to various bird species like parrots, macaws, cockatoos, canaries, and finches. In addition to my personal adventures with birds, I’ve dedicated time to volunteering at a local bird rehabilitation center.
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