| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Near Threatened
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| Approximate size(adult): | Length about 58–62 cm including tail; weight ~200–300 g. Large parakeet with predominantly green plumage, bluish shoulder patch, long tail, and red beak. Males have a maroon patch on the wings and a black-and-pink neck ring.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Resident in South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia. Some populations may move locally in response to food availability.
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| Migrate to: | Non-migratory; only local dispersal occurs depending on season and food sources.
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| Breeding season: | Typically January to June, coinciding with fruiting and flowering seasons. Courtship includes mutual preening and vocal displays.
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| Breed in: | Nests in tree cavities, often in tall trees in forests, plantations, or urban areas. Clutch size is 2–4 eggs, incubated mainly by the female. Both parents feed the chicks.
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| Habitat: | Prefers forests, woodlands, agricultural areas, orchards, and urban parks. Often found near human settlements due to abundant food sources.
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| Diet: | Primarily fruits, seeds, nuts, and berries; also consumes buds, flowers, and cultivated crops. Forages in flocks, often flying long distances to find food.
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