Psittacula columboides

Malabar Parakeet

BirdBest Season: Jan–Nov

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About this species

The Malabar Parakeet is a beautiful endemic parakeet of the Western Ghats — males with a distinctive blue-grey and green plumage and long blue tail. Found in the evergreen and moist deciduous forests from southern Maharashtra to Kerala. Dandeli and Silent Valley are excellent locations. See Malabar Parakeets in the Western Ghats. Endemic blue-grey parrot — birding guide and forest photography tips.

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Best locations for Malabar Parakeet

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Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary

Karnataka, India

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Silent Valley National Park

Kerala, India

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Anamalai Tiger Reserve

Tamil Nadu, India

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When and Where to Photograph Malabar Parakeet

Plan field days around Jan–Nov: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary.

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