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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When and Where to Photograph Malabar Parakeet
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.
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.