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The Lutino Plum-headed Parakeet
Fabulous photos by Steve Duncan [PLUMHEADED PARAKEET (PSITTACULA CYANOCEPHALA) LUTINO MALE ] The Plum-headed Parakeet, Psittacula cyanocephala, is arguably the most beautiful of the smaller Asian parakeets. In comparison to other Psittacula, it is compact in size, but maintains its dignity because of its sleek physique, long elegant tail, and of course the customary psittacula demarcation above the neckline. Although the hen’s head remains a slate color, the cock’s handsomeness becomes obvious in maturity, becoming an exquisite purple-red color. Unlike other larger, boisterous, and audibly annoying Psittacula species, Plumheads in general are typically gentle, calm, and pleasantly quiet. When hand-fed, they can make wonderful pets and never seem to become…