Buyer question
How long does a Plum-headed Parakeet parrot live?
Our Animal Library gives the Plum-headed Parakeet parrot a lifespan of 15–20+ years.
Source: the Plum-headed Parakeet parrot page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Plum-headed Parakeet parrot in the Animal Library
The detail
Plum-headed parakeets are slender, long-tailed parrots from India and Sri Lanka, where males develop a plum-red head at about two years. They are quieter than ringnecks and gentle, but often prefer a hands-off relationship to cuddling.
- Origin
- India and Sri Lanka
- Best fit
- Keepers who enjoy watching birds
What to weigh
Plum-heads need room to fly, so a long cage or aviary is better than a tall one. They can be shy or nippy without daily handling and often do not talk much.