The red-breasted parakeet is among the more widespread species of the genus and is the species which has the most geographical variations. It is easily identified by the large red patch on its breast. An alternative name is the moustached parakeet depending on subspecies.Unlike some birds kept as pets, such as my dusky conure, moustache parakeets are generally not cuddly. They do like and respond to human attention, however. If they're socialized and handled daily from an early age, they are friendly and affectionate birds and make lovely pets