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Plum Head Parakeets

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Plum Head Parakeets

About Plum Head Parakeets

These parrots are sexually dimorphic which means the males and females look different when mature; therefore, they can be easily identified. The males will showcase a bright red and purple plum colored head, a black ring, and shades of blue on the neck. The female has a dull appearance as compare to the male who has a light purple head and yellow neck. Their eyes are black and when pinne, the yellow is clearly seen. Both are stunning specimens and highly sought after. Plum Head Parakeets for Sale

All Plum-headed Parakeets have a lime green body and a blue long tail tipped with white. Their wings resemble the Alexandrine Parakeet. The Plum-headed Parakeet wings have maroon patches and dark hues of green and blue. Their tails make up a large part of their size, and when in flight yellow feathers can be seen under the tail and wing feathers.

These parrots are similar in size to their cousins, the African Ringneck and range between 13 and 14 inches. It is important to note that their cousins, the Blossom-headed Parakeets, look very similar; however, they are two different species.

Origin

The Plum Headed Parakeet is native to India. These parrots thrive on blossoms, fruits, and seeds. It is not uncommon for them to follow seasonal fruits and many depend on well-known feeding spots throughout the year. These birds are at home in open woodlands and forests. More recently, locals have been providing feeding stations as they are highly enjoyed by the public and tourists.

Unlike other Asiatic parrots, Plum-headed Parakeets live throughout India and are not consider threaten; however, they are declining due to habit destruction and capture. India has just recently made it illegal to own these native birds; however, they can still be find within the population.

In the wild, these birds thrive in large flocks. The plum head calls can be heard during the early morning hours and just before sunset. The shrill calls echo across the sky and these parrots make no effort to hide their arrival. Their flocks can consist of many birds or be segment into smaller groups ranging between five and ten parrots. Their swift and stealthy movement makes them difficult to observe and many can be see darting in and out of tight places.

During the breeding season, February through May and again in August through September, these parrots branch off into pairs. Each pair will find a nesting cavity in a tree or a building nook, or something similar where they will raise their young.

 

PLUM-HEADED PARAKEETS AS PETS

These parrots make marvelous pets. They are very friendly and best purchase after weaning. Most owners find these parrots to have enjoyable personalities. They are very stable but tend to shy away from strangers. When introducing your parrot to new people, it is best for them to be gradually introduce and coaxe with treats. Plum Head Parakeets for Sale

These birds are content being perch on their owner’s shoulder all day long or just lounging around while the owner reads a book, uses the computer, or watches television. It is best to avoid wearing shiny accessories while holding your parrot as jewelry or watches will easily become chew toys and could be damage.

Setting rules and guidelines from the beginning is important because like most Asiatic parrots, these birds will test limits. Nibbling should not be encourage as it can quickly lead to biting. If the bird should bite, the owner needs to ignore it as with all unwanted behaviors. Only when the parrot is doing what it is suppose to do should it be give treats to enforce the behavior.

These parrots are gift when it comes to talking. The males seem to be better at talking; however, the females can become quite skilled as well with a little coaching. The bird’s voice is clear and loud for its little size. Most start talking around six to eight months but others don’t begin until almost a year. Before talking is master, the bird will go through a babbling stage as it practices words. During this stage the owner should speak excitedly and encourage this gibberish as it will lead to talking.

These birds should not be purchase solely for their talking ability due to the fact that they may never say a word and the owner may be disappoint. Unfortunately, many people buy these parrots in hopes they will be great talkers. Instead of buying a parrot for its talking ability, the owner should focus more on the traits and the bird’s personality. Talking ability should be consider as an extra perk.

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