Blossom-headed Parakeet
Psittacula roseata
NTNear Threatened
- Family
- Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The blossom-headed parakeet (Psittacula roseata or Himalayapsitta roseata) is a parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It has a lime green body and a pink or bluish grey-head and is found in Southeast Asia. This species is sometimes also referred to as rosy-headed parakeet.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Blossom-headed parakeet
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
