Nature and Life - Episode 166 (Parakeets of Bangladesh)

• published: 12 Jul 2014
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Birds are the life of nature. They are a vital part of the world's beauty. Our country remains colorful with birds throughout the year. Sweet calls of birds keep the whole environment sonorous. Some birds specially fascinate people for their beauty, feature and as they can be easily tamed. Parakeet is remarkable among those birds. A number of Parakeet species can be seen in Bangladesh. Among them Vernal Hanging Parrot, Red-breasted Parakeet, Alexandrine Parakeet, Plum-headed Parakeet, Rose-ringed Parakeet are commonly seen in our forests. These Parakeets are beautifying our nature as well as vitally contributing in our ecosystem. Rose-ringed Parakeet is the most common in Bangladesh. They live in all types of forests and plain lands of our country. Rose-ringed Parakeet is a lovely green colored bird. They can be easily marked for their reddish ring on the neck. They have long tail with nice bluish radiance underneath. Rose-ringed Parakeets are popular as pet. In nature they usually roam in small flock but can also be seen as couple. Their population is still healthy in our nature. Plum-headed Parakeet is a lovely bird with reddish head color. They are rare resident bird of our country. They roam in forest and plain lands. Their head is surrounded by a black neck collar. They usually roam in small flock. Sometimes can also be seen alone or in couple. But if they find adequate food supply, hundreds of them can be seen in a single flock. Vernal Hanging Parrot is the smallest parakeet of Bangladesh. They are green colored. This red billed bird has shorter tail. They roam and roost by hanging on tree branches. Alexandrine Parakeet is the largest species of parakeet of our country. This green bird has long reddish tail. They roam alone or as couple. Once Alexandrine Parakeets used to be common in every forest of Bangladesh. But this species is now critically endangered in this country. Red-breasted Parakeets are birds of deciduous and mixed evergreen forest. These stunning birds are green colored. Their throat is red like raisin. Their chest is covered with reddish feathers. So they are named Red-breasted Parakeet. They are also known as Parrots. Their population is still healthy in our country. They roam in flock and call loudly. They can also be seen roaming alone or as couple. In feeding time they exhibit excellent teamwork. Parakeets can be seen roaming almost everywhere in Bangladesh. All of their species mostly roam in flock. Some of their flocks may contain hundreds of Parakeets. Parakeets are remarkable among attractive and popular birds of our country. They have curved, firm and strong bill. So they have diversified feeding habit. Fruits, crop seed and tender shoot juice are their favorite menu. Besides, they are vitally contributing in ecosystem by feeding on harmful insects and larva. Depending on the species December to January and June to July are the breeding time for Parakeets in Bangladesh. They usually use old nests of other birds for their breeding purpose. Sometimes they also build nest in sockets of dead trees and in human houses. These birds are now endangered due to lack of food and habitat caused by various human activities. Moreover, they are illegally being captured from nature for domestication for their beauty and superstitions regarding them. They are being encaged to serve illegal trades. As a result, some of its species are now endangered in our country. If it continues like this, maybe they will disappear from our nature in near future. Other dependent organisms will also be harmed. Our nature will become pale. Therefore, we have to ensure food and safe habitat for Parakeets by conserving natural forests. Our responsible attitude can ensure better life in balanced nature for Parakeets.