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Psittacula himalayana

Psittacula himalayana,Slaty-headed Parakeet

The appearance of the Green-headed Parrot is very similar to that of the Grey-headed Parrot, but it is smaller in size, with a lighter head and a smaller beak. The iris is yellow, the upper jaw of the beak is vermilion, the tip of the beak is yellow, the lower jaw is yellow, and the feet are gray or

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Scientific Name Psittacula himalayana,Slaty-headed Parakeet
Length About 50 cm
Weight About 100 grams
Lifespan 65years
IUCN Status LC
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    The appearance of the Green-headed Parrot is very similar to that of the Grey-headed Parrot, but it is smaller in size, with a lighter head and a smaller beak. The iris is yellow, the upper jaw of the beak is vermilion, the tip of the beak is yellow, the lower jaw is yellow, and the feet are gray or flesh-colored.

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    Distributed in the Indian subcontinent and southwest China (including India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives and southeastern Tibet, China, etc.), Indochina Peninsula and southeastern coastal areas of China (including Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and southeastern coastal areas of China, Hong Kong, China, Hainan Island.)

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    Listed in the second level of the "List of National Key Protected Wildlife in China".

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    Key characteristics, appearance, and habitat information.

    Traits & Behavior

    It resembles a grey-headed parrot and has the habit of vertical migration.

    Appearance

    It looks very similar to a grey-headed parrot, but is smaller in size, with a lighter head and smaller beak. It has a yellow iris, vermilion upper jaw, yellow beak tip, yellow lower jaw, and gray or flesh-colored feet.

    Distribution & Habitat

    It is found in southern Tibet in China and distributed in the western and eastern parts of the southern slope of the Himalayas abroad.
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