#alexandrine

Alexandrine parakeets, Psittacula eupatria, are long-time residents in Istanbul; yet stupid urban myths persist; suggesting that they are escaped pets, or “are spreading due to climate change”.

A (possible) Alexandrine parakeet even appears on this magnificent Byzantine plate from the fifth century, depicting a horned goddess of some sort.

Source:İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri Seçme Bizans Eserleri Rehberi [Select Byzantine Artifacts from the Istanbul Archaeology Museums] by Nezih Fıratlı. (1955)

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