Baby Parakeets Are Growing Up in a Concrete Jungle

In a Nutshell

In a tree growing out of a carpark in Singapore, a family of Red-breasted Parakeets (Psittacula alexandri) is raising chicks almost ready to fledge. This intimate story follows the parents as they feed, guard, and prepare their young for life beyond the nest — all against the backdrop of one of the world’s busiest cities.

Key Highlights

• Featured Species: Red-breasted Parakeet (Psittacula alexandri)
• Location: Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore
• Themes: Urban wildlife, Parrots adapting to city life

Chapters

0:00 The Special Tree
0:54 Discovering the Nest and Chicks
2:25 How Parakeets Adapt to Urban Singapore
3:18 Life of the Parakeet Chicks
4:19 Feeding the Chicks
5:29 Parents Guarding the Nest
6:17 The Chicks’ Future Life