Princess Parrot
Polytelis alexandrae
Classification
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Family
- Psittacidae
The colourful princess parrot (Polytelis alexandrae) is an Australian bird of the parrot family. Its name was given in honour of Princess Alexandra of Denmark, who in 1863 married the Prince of Wales Edward VII and eventually became Queen of the United Kingdom. Other names for the species include: Queen Alexandra parrot (or parakeet), Alexandra's parakeet, Princess of Wales parakeet, rose-throated parakeet, and spinifex parrot.
La Perruche Alexandra (Polytelis alexandrae) ou Perruche à calotte bleue, est une espèce d'oiseaux de la famille des Psittaculidae, native d'Australie. Son nom est dédié à la princesse Alexandra de Danemark (1844-1924). Description Cet oiseau mesure 45 cm.
El perico princesa (Polytelis alexandrae) es una especie de ave psitaciforme de la familia de los Psittaculidae endémica de Australia. Descripción El perico princesa mide alrededor de 45 cm de longitud, incluida su larga y estrecha cola (machos algo más grandes). Su plumaje es principalmente verde aunque tiene la garganta y las mejillas rosadas, el píleo azulado claro y los hombros verdes amarillentos.
Distribution
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