Geographic Distribution:
Central and Western parts of Australia
Interesting Fact:The Princess Parrot was given in honor of Princess Alexandra of Denmark who later married thePrince of Wales Edward VII and eventually became Queen of the United Kingdom.
Other Names: Queen Alexandra parrot (or parakeet), Alexandra's parakeet, Princess of Wales parakeet, rose-throated parakeet, and spinifex parrot.
Physical appearance:
The princess parrot is a medium-sized parrot. The plumage is mostly green with a pink throat, bluish crown, and bright green shoulders. The rump is blue and the tail is long and narrow.
The male has a mauve-blue rump and bright plumage. The female has a greyer-blue rump, upper tail coverts and crown.
Diet: Good quality parrot food, greens(spinach),carrots and fruit.