"Scientific Name: Psittacula alexandri Native Range: Southeast Asia The Moustached Parakeet also known as the Red-breasted Parakeet is a small parrot species within the genus Psittacula. They are named for the distinct dark band or “moustache” marking that extends from the beak across the face. This species is sexually dimorphic: males typically display a brighter pinkish breast, a black upper mandible, and more pronounced facial markings, while females generally have a paler breast and a lighter-colored upper mandible. Moustached Parakeets inhabit forested regions, woodland edges, agricultural areas, and foothill habitats across South and Southeast Asia. At Parrot Stars, we prioritize education, welfare, and responsible parrot ownership to help ensure every bird finds and thrives in a forever home. Before taking home any parrot, we provide comprehensive guidance on proper caging and setup, positive reinforcement training, household safety, nutrition, and enrichment. Parrots in captivity are still wild animals with all their natural instincts. Your overall success and experience with any species of companion parrot is greatly impacted by positive reinforcement training. A parrot’s behavior reflects both the environment they live in and the training they receive. All of our hand-fed babies are hatched and raised in our own breeding facility and weaned onto a diverse, high-variety diet. Our parrots are never clipped and are fully flighted. Follow our Parrot Stars Podcast to learn all about our parrots, our purchase process, and our philosophy of parrot care.