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Alexandrine parakeet · Shared by SunnyHeron · 2 weeks ago

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Sable VIII supervising, which mostly means lying down nearby.

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About the Alexandrine parakeet

Origin
India and south-east Asia
Size
56–62 cm including tail; 200–300 g
Lifespan
25–30 years
Diet
Pellets, fresh vegetables and fruit, sprouted seed
Temperament
Confident, affectionate when tame, cage-territorial
Noise
Loud, with piercing contact calls

Read more about the alexandrine parakeet — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.

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