The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Alexandrine Parakeet

亞歷山大鸚鵡

Psittacula eupatria

Alexandrine Parakeet 亞歷山大鸚鵡

IUCN Category: Near threatened

Distribution in HK: Rare

Total count in the surveys: 2

Features 特徵

[Comparing with Rose-ringed Parakeet, this species has a broader red bill and a red shoulder patch.]

【與紅領綠鸚鵡比較,本種的紅咀更闊大,而肩上有紅斑。】

Behaviour 行為

In flight resembles a "flying cross". Occurs in small flocks.

飛行時呈「十」字狀。通常小群出現。

Remarks 備註

Alexandrine Parakeet has a breeding population in Kowloon Park.

九龍公園有飼養亞歷山大鸚鵡。