| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | Length about 33–37 cm including the long tail; weight 55–65 g. A medium-sized parakeet with a slender build. The male has a rich plum-colored head, bluish nape, and green body, while the female has a duller bluish-grey head. The tail is long and tapering, with bluish tips.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Resident species, widely distributed across the Indian subcontinent and parts of Sri Lanka. Shows local seasonal movements depending on food availability.
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| Migrate to: | Non-migratory; may make short local movements within its range, particularly during dry seasons or after breeding.
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| Breeding season: | December to April in most parts of India, though it can vary with region and rainfall. Males display by bowing, calling, and feeding females.
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| Breed in: | Nests in tree cavities or holes, often in dead trees or palm trunks. The female lays 4–6 white eggs, which are incubated for about 23 days. Both parents care for the young.
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| Habitat: | Found in open forests, wooded farmlands, groves, orchards, and urban gardens. Common in dry deciduous and scrub forests up to 1500 m elevation.
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| Diet: | Feeds on seeds, grains, fruits, berries, buds, and blossoms. Known to visit agricultural fields and orchards, often in small flocks. Plays a role in seed dispersal within its habitat.
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