Also known as the blue-winged parakeet, the Malabar parakeet is endemic to the Western Ghats in southern India. The parakeet species prefers tropical, subtropical, moist and evergreen forests as well as shrublands as habitats. The blue colour of the wings and tail are more prominent in males compared to females. Malabar parakeets prefer tall trees for nesting, and they mainly feed on wild fruits, berries, buds, leaves and seeds.