About this species
The grey-headed parakeet (Psittacula finschii) is closely related to the slaty-headed parakeet which together form a super-species. It is found in Southeast Asia from north-eastern India to Vietnam. The binomial of this bird commemorates the German naturalist and explorer Otto Finsch.
Where it occurs
Northern India (West Bengal) to southern China, Myanmar, and Indochina.
Conservation record
AviList v2025b records this species as near threatened. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.
