Feral populations of this species have now established themselves in cities like Mumbai and small numbers occur in other cities such as Chennai and Bangalore in India.
The Moustached Parakeet is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
The Mustached / Moustached Parakeet is a medium-sized parrot, averaging 13 - 16 inches in length (33 - 40 cm) and weighing it at 100 to 130 grams at maturity. Its most distinguishing feature is its moustache-like markings on the sides of its face, resembling a moustache. In most subspecies of Moustached Parakeets, the males have red beaks and the females have black. More
As Pets: The moustached parakeets are fairly common and if you acquire a hand-reared baby you should have a well behaved, pretty, loveable bird. Remember to handle your parrot daily as this species can become wild if not fussed and handled regularly. Site Meter Copyright More
History of the Ino Moustached Parakeet at Hill Country Aviaries - A few years ago our friend Richard Cusick in California purchased some blue mutation moustached parakeets (original stock was from Europe). We always wanted them and, in a gesture of kindness, Richard sent us a pair of split to blue moustached parakeets as a gift. After a few months, the male of the pair developed some foot problems and self-mutilated. More
The moustached parakeet is also called the, Banded parakeet, Bearded parakeet, Rose-breasted parakeet, Pink-breasted parakeet, Indian red-breasted parakeet, and Javan Parakeet. It’s a small slender bird in the parrot family with a blue-grey head, heavy black patches on the lower cheeks and chin and a narrow black stripe running from the eyes. The lower belly and upper parts of the bird are green with yellowish patches on upperwing covers. It also has a long tail with blue central feathers. More
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Rose-breasted or Moustached parakeet (Psittacula alexandri) in the wild nest hollow. Island of Java, Indonesia. ‹ Previous Image Next Image › « View Red-breasted Parakeet Thumbnails Rose-breasted or Moustached parakeet (Psittacula alexandri) in the wild nest hollow. Island of Java, Indonesia. © Mehd Halaouate | http://www.indonesien.nu/indonesieneng/index.shtml - Copyright © 2008 World Parrot Trust - All rights reserved. More