Plum-headed Parakeet look-alikes
Psittacula cyanocephala
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Rose-ringed Parakeet
Psittacula krameri
Key differences
The Rose-ringed Parakeet is larger, lacks the maroon wing patch, and has a distinct rose-pink collar (male) or greyish-green collar (female) that is much broader than the Plum-headed Parakeet's. Its head is green, not plum or grey-blue.
Blossom-headed Parakeet
Psittacula roseata
Key differences
The Blossom-headed Parakeet is very similar but has a more rose-pink head in males (not plum-red) and a paler, more bluish-grey head in females. The maroon wing patch is also present but often slightly smaller. Its range is generally to the east of the Plum-headed Parakeet, with some overlap.
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