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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittaculidae

Nicobar Parakeet

Psittacula caniceps

Meet the nicobar parakeet: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Nicobar Parakeet — Psittacula caniceps
Historical illustration of Nicobar Parakeet
SPECIES NOTES

A closer look.

Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.

About this species

The Nicobar parakeet (Psittacula caniceps), also known as Blyth's parakeet, is a parrot in the genus Psittacula, endemic to the Nicobar Islands of the Indian Ocean. It is one of the largest parakeets, measuring 56 to 60 cm from the top of the head to the tip of the tail and weighing about 224 g.

Where it occurs

Nicobar Islands.

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as near threatened. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.

Sources & image credit

Names, family, range and conservation record: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Species summary: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Image: John Gould. Original file and full credit · Public domain. Display size and encoding adjusted.