Plum-headed Parakeet

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Psittacula cyanocephala

Plum-headed Parakeet, a reference photo
Photo: Giles Laurent · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The plum-headed parakeet (Psittacula cyanocephala) is a species of parakeet in the family Psittacidae. It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent and was once thought to be conspecific with the blossom-headed parakeet (P. roseata) before being elevated to a full species. Plum-headed parakeets are found in flocks, the males having a pinkish purple head and the females, a grey head. They fly swiftly with twists and turns accompanied by their distinctive calls.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Plum-headed Parakeet being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Psittaciformes
Family
Psittaculidae
Species
Psittacula cyanocephala

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