Derbyan Parakeet Parrots

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Buy Derbyan Parakeet Parrots, better known as the Derby Parakeet, is a unique-looking and wonderfully docile pet parrot. Once this lovely bird gets accustomed to you and relaxed in its new home, it will quickly become an affectionate and calm pet, with more than a few tricks and mimics up its sleeve. With care, patience and plenty of attention, these parakeets will become healthy, long-lived, and good-natured pet parrots. Their positive traits make them an excellent choice for a loving family friend. Derby Parakeets are cherished for their calm and fun nature. They will quickly become a loving friend.

These parakeets have a natural preference for mountainous terrains, living in alpine-like forests in regions of India, Tibet, and parts of China – the Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. Even though they nest in remote areas, they are still a threatened breed. The biggest threats to their survival are poaching illegal trade, and forest cutting, which disrupts their breeding habits.

Derby Parakeet is a relatively large breed, with adults reaching an average length of 20 inches (50 centimeters). Unlike the long tails of their close cousins, like the Alexandrine Parakeet, theirs are slightly shorter, but they still make up a significant portion of the overall body length. An important fact is that there are distinct and visible differences between males and females. These are mainly color based and help make a quick choice when buying a pet.

These parakeets are one of the most interesting when it comes to coloration. The wings, neck, legs, and back are mostly green, while the belly, chest, and heads are colored in a distinct purplish grey. The unique feature of the Derby Parakeet is its black facial stripes. One band wraps the forehead at eye level, while the more prominent, lower one spans the chin and neck area. One of the major differences between males and females is the beaks. Males have a rosy red beak, while females have an all-black one, giving them a slightly grumpy look. Black stripes and unique color combinations make these parakeets one of the most interesting-looking parrots out there.