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Plum-headed Parakeet
Selectively bredRare in the tradeIntermediate to keep

Blue

A variant of Plum-headed Parakeet (Psittacula cyanocephala)

Blue

Representative Plum-headed Parakeetphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

A recessive mutation removing yellow/red psittacin pigment, leaving a blue-bodied bird with a pale gray-blue head. Selectively established in European aviaries.

Keeper tips for this variant

Recessive, so pair a Blue to a known split to produce more; mutation birds can be slightly less vigorous, so prioritize fit, unrelated stock.

This page covers the Blue variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Plum-headed Parakeet

Other Ringneck Parakeets variants

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