Currently we are selling our male named Jade. Go to the "Birds for Sale" area on this web. Once sold, we are no longer breeding Princess of Wales due to a focus on color mutated Quakers and Green Cheek Conures. We are keeping this page on the web because they are a very special and beautiful bird. Enjoy the information and have fun shopping for your very own Princess! Try www.birdbreeders.com for your search.
The Princess of Wales Parakeet
Sweet and Gentle, Kind and Beautiful!
This Bird is a Royal Blessing to Behold!
The Colors of the Princess of Wales,
Like the Colors of the Rainbow,
Will Brighten any Home and
Leave it Forever Transformed!
Common Name(s): Polyteli Alexandrae .jpg)
Commonly refered to as The Princess of Wales, This Australian bird can also go by the names, Queen Alexandra Parrot (or Parakeet), Alexandra's Parakeet, Rose-throated Parakeet, or Spinifex Parrot. They are so sweet, curious, friendly, and bright.
Origin/History: Australia
The Princess of Wales will live approximately 30 years, so it is important to make a commitment to this pet from the beginning. It's name was given in honor of Princess Alexandra of Denmark, who later married the Prince of Wales, Edward VII and became the Queen of England. They are now becoming quite rare in the wild and their numbers are dwindling.
Appearance:
The plummage is mostly green with a pink throat, bluish crown and rump, and bright green shoulders. The tail is long and narrow. This is a medium sized parrot, 34-46 cms. long. The males have longer tail feathers and brighter coloring than the females. The male also has a coral-red beak, while the female's is duller and has a greyish crown. Another difference is that the male has an orange iris, while the female's is much browner. The male has a longer projecting extension from the end of the third primary flight teather on each side. This projection is called the "spatula" or "Spatule". This is seen in mature birds.
Temperament:
This Gorgeous Bird, the Princess of Wales, is a delight to own. In the wild, they are nomadic, arriving in small groups to breed and then disappearing. It is elusive enough to be one of Australia's least known parakeets, even though it is spread across many areas of Australia. It inhabits woodland and scrub areas. In the wild, they feed on seeds, grasses, and shrubs. They can make loud calls, but mostly speak in a quiet voice with beautiful songs. Their personality, sweet, curious, social, intelligent, makes them a favorite for many owners and breeders. Their long tail means that their cage needs to be large enough to accomodate, but they will delight you with their personality and beauty. They can learn to speak and will be social with more than just one person in the family if socialized properly. Never let the Princess of Wales socialize with only one person. They will attach to a favorite if allowed.
Breeding:
The Princess of Wales will lay four to six eggs and they are incubated for 19 days. They are then hand-fed at two weeks of age by the breeder. In the wild, they are ready to leave their nest by 35 days after hatching.
Color Mutations:
Color mutations of this parakeet/parrot are Lutino, Albino, and blue; the most common being blue. The photo above is a normal colored Princess of Wale.