Nicobar Parakeet (Psittacula caniceps)
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Nicobar Parakeet

Psittacula caniceps (Blyth, 1846)

224 gWeight

The Nicobar parakeet (Psittacula caniceps), also known as Blyth's parakeet, is a parrot in the genus Psittacula, endemic to the Nicobar Islands of the Indian Ocean.

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Nicobar parakeet (Psittacula caniceps), also known as Blyth's parakeet, is a parrot in the genus Psittacula, endemic to the Nicobar Islands of the Indian Ocean. It is one of the largest parakeets, measuring 56 to 60 cm from the top of the head to the tip of the tail and weighing about 224 g.

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Questions

How big is the Nicobar Parakeet?

The Nicobar Parakeet weighs around 224 g.

Where does the Nicobar Parakeet live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Nicobar Islands.

Is the Nicobar Parakeet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Nicobar Parakeet as Near Threatened.

What does the Nicobar Parakeet eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Nicobar Parakeet in?

It belongs to the family Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).

At a glance

Weight
224 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
212 mm
Tail
331 mm
Bill
35 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Nicobar Islands

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Parrot Psittaciformes
Family
Old World Parrots Psittaculidae
Genus
Psittacula

Other birds in the genus Psittacula

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Nicobar Parakeet

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