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Princess Parrot
IntermediatePolytelis alexandrae
An Australian medium parrot with elegant pastel plumage. Gentle and beautiful rare species.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
15〜30℃
Lifespan
15-20 years
Size
34-46cm
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Seeds, Pellets, Vegetables
About
The colourful princess parrot 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, Alexandra's parakeet, Princess of Wales parakeet, rose-throated parakeet, and spinifex parrot. Their plumage is mostly green with a pink throat, bluish crown and rump, and bright green shoulders.
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Lifespan of the Princess Parrot
The Princess Parrot lives 15-20 years.
Size of the Princess Parrot
The Princess Parrot grows to 34-46cm.
Basic Info
Origin
arid inland Australia
Lifespan
15-20 years
Size
34-46cm
Temperature
15〜30℃
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Morphs (Varieties)
Representative color mutations in Princess Parrot (Polytelis alexandrae). Blue and Lutino are both autosomal recessive. Albino is a combination of Blue + Lutino.
RecessiveVisual only with two copies; one copy = het (carrier).
LutinoBlueAlbino
Sources: ASNSW: Princess Parrot Mutations / Princess Parrots Gladstone: Mutations
A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.
Calls & Media
Calls / Song
Call · © Mark Carter · xeno-canto XC441952 (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Sources: xeno-canto
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Polytelis alexandrae Gould, 1863
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES Appendix II
Polytelis alexandrae (Princess Parrot). No Appendix I species or exempted species within the genus = Appendix II.
Sources: CITES Appendices (valid from 25.05.2024) / CITES Psittaciformes spp. Appendix II Annotation
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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