Parakeet Moustaches basic information

The Mustache Parakeet is perhaps most famous for its moustache-like markings on the sides of its face. These black markings really do resemble a moustache! They are a medium sized parrot, averaging 13 inches in length (33 centimeters) and 100 to130 grams in weight at maturity. The male Mustache Parakeet has green plumage with a grey head. They have pretty markings on their heads and faces. The area around the eyes is greenish and their heads have a pretty bluish tinge. They have a thin line over their foreheads and wide stripes on their cheeks. They have beautiful pink plumage on their breasts, throat and upper abdomens, making them very attractive birds. They have colorful wings and red bills. Females generally have a duller pink color on their chests and their middle tail feathers are shorter than the male's feathers. Their shorter tails, light pink bills, and the incomplete cheek stripes easily distinguish immature individuals.